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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Health & Fitness 1: Theory & Practice
Module Code	SS102
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Giles Warrington Semester 2: Giles Warrington Autumn: Giles Warrington
Module Teacher	Giles Warrington
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module will introduce the fundamental components of fitness and principles of training and as they apply to the design and development of training programmes for different populations. Students will apply these core theoretical concepts to training programme the design as well as field based fitness assessment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the different dimensions of physical activity and health and the way physical activity influences health.
2. Identify and explain the key components of fitness and principles of training and apply them to training programme design.
3. Explain the current training theory and practice as it relates to the development and implementation of training programmes designed to enhance flexibility, body composition and endurance.
4. Describe the key musculoskeletal and biomechanical factors affecting strength and conditoning programme design.
5. Execute and instruct fundamental resistance training exercises.
6. Outline the fundamental principles of fitness assessment and demonstrate the ability to implement basic field based fitness tests.
7. Evaluate and critique a research article in the area of health, physical activity and sport

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Laboratory	45	Labs and practical base activity
Examination	3	MCQ Tests
Independent learning	70	No Description
Library	4	Library training
Tutorial	15	No Description
Assignment	15	Review of journal papers
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	Exercise technique and instruction	25%	Week 11
Other	Library training	5%	Week 6
Assignment	Review of journal paper	30%	Week 9
Multiple choice questions	n/a	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (Editors). National Strength and Conditioning Association: 2008, Essentials of strength training and conditioning, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
Fleck S.J. and Kramer W.J.: 2003, Designing resistance training programmes, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
Hoffman J.: 2002, Physiological aspects of sport training and performance, Human Kinetics,
Gore C.J. (Editor). Australian SPorts Commission: 2000, Physiological tests for elite athletes, Human Kinetics,
Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. and Kenny W.L.: 2008, Physiology of sport and exercise, 4th, Human Kinetics,
Maud P.J. and Foster C. (Editors).: 2006, Physiological assessment of human fitness, 2nd, Human Kinetics,
Plowman S.A. and Smith D.L.: 2007, Exercise physiology for health and performance, 2nd, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,

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