2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LEED2070 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning

10 creditsClass Size: 32

Module manager: Andrew Lockwood
Email: A.Lockwood@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

This module will provide students with an opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of strength and conditioning (S&C) coaching and how it is an integral part of the performance sport support service.

Objectives

Students will show they have an understanding of;
- human movement, needs analyses and the principles of training;
- Analysis of physiological and biomechanical adaptations to exercise that underpin the creation of effective S&C programmes;
- human behaviour;
- designing a coaching programme that applies the principles of coaching and exercise techniques to effectively deliver S&C theory;
- an introductory level of practical experience and theoretical knowledge that it takes to become an effective S&C coach;
- clarity and direction in shaping their future career paths, within high performance sport.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should understand the basic principles of:
- Anatomy and physiology;
- Principles of coaching;
- Planning and programming;
- Testing and evaluation;
- Basic movement and lifting skills.

Skills outcomes
- To have been involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of group S&C training.
- To have experienced S&C coaching from the point of view of the athlete.
- To have learnt fundamental movement competencies and basic lifting techniques

Syllabus

Introduction to S&C coaching, including:
- Anatomy and physiology linked to the improvement of strength and conditioning specific adaptations and techniques;
- Principles of coaching;
- Principles of training;
- Training methodologies;
- Short and long-term adaptations to training;
- Planning and programming;
- Testing and evaluation.
- Basic movement and lifting skills.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	5	1.00	5.00
Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Practical	8	1.00	8.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Tutorial	4	1.00	4.00
Private study hours			73.00
Total Contact hours			27.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Research for lectures & seminars 16 hrs
Practical assessment preparation 8 hrs
Planning & research for strength and conditioning practical 17 hrs
Analysis and reflection for written assessment 32 hrs

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Throughout both lectures and seminars the session lead will plan activities and challenges that present formative feedback opportunities. These will include strategies such as;
- Practical session with peer and teacher feedback
- Conditioned situations aimed at testing knowledge
- One to one discussions in tutorials.

Bi-weekly meeting with staff.
Bi-weekly written report showing meeting minutes, plans, progress and action points.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Coaching practice demonstration	50.00
In-course MCQ	.	20.00
Reflective log	1500 words	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The coursework requirements which are not assessed directly but which must be completed are: A Reflective log of the student’s coaching practice/performance.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 04/04/2017

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