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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Health & Fitness 2: Theory & Practice
Module Code	SS105
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	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Building on the knowledge gained in Health and Fitness 1 (SS102)the module will provide a comprehensive understanding of integrated approach the deveopment of training programmes for health and sport performance enhancement. Students will apply the core components of fitness and principles of training to programme design and field based fitness assessment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the current training theory and practice relating to the development of strength, power, speed agility and anerobic conditoning.
2. Explain the principles of planning and periodisation and implement a training programme for a particular sport or individual athlete.
3. Execute and instruct the basic movements patterns of multi-joint weight lifting exercises.
4. Explain the fundamental principles of weight regulation and weight management in sport and health.
5. Describe the role and function of recovery and regeneration as part of a training plan and explain the scientific rationale of key recovery strategies.
6. Outline and demonstrate the principles of measurement used in the implementation of a battery of field based physiological tests relevent to a particular sport or athlete.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	30	No Description
Laboratory	25	Labs and practicals
Group work	12	Group project
Independent learning	55	No Description
Examination	3	Mid Term and end of term exam
Total Workload: 125

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.
Principles of training and programme design. Theory and practice of periodisation and planning. Training theory and practice for strength, power, speed, agility and anaerobic capacity. Principles of physiological measurement and assessment - theory and practice. Critical evaluation of test selection. Principles of resistance training- theory and practice. Advanced weight lifting techniques and instruction. Recovery and regeneration strategies. Weight management/making weight..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	Mid term exam	25%	Week 7
Project	Group project - Design of a field based physiological testing programme for a team sport	25%	Week 12

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 Conditoning Association.: 2008, Essentials of strength 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 programmes, Human Kinetics,
Gore C.J. (Editor). Australian Sports Commission.: 2000, Phsiological 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, Human Kinetics,
Plowman S.A. and Smith D.L.: 2007, Exercise physiology for health and performance, 2nd, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

ATT

BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

SSH

BSc Sport Science and Health

Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS105

Date of Last Revision

24-SEP-08

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