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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED20384: Strength and conditioning

Click here for further information Credits: 10
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 50%, OT 50%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take ED10373
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
By the end of this unit students will be able to understand the scientific principles, concepts and theories underpinning strength training and conditioning.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will:
* Develop knowledge within the strength and conditioning industry and practically apply to performance
* Apply scientific principles to improve muscular strength and endurance with clients
* Demonstrate a critical understanding across a range of clients from sedentary to elite athletes, through to special populations
* Recognise different forms of athletic training, including the use of free weights, machine weights and plyometrics.

Skills:

* Communication
* Application of Number
* Information technology
* Basic management Skills.

Content:

* Components of Physical fitness (Speed, agility, strength, power, muscular endurance) and how to improve these through training.
* Musculoskeletal system, cardio-vascular, energy systems responses to training.
* Dimensions of physical fitness (motor and physical) and their application to sport.
* Principles of training programmes, principles of training sessions, warm-ups and cool downs, periodisation through long term planning and training cycles
* Monitoring training responses to exercise.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED20384 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFF06 : Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Performance) (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UHED-APF06 : Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Performance) (Part-time) - Year 3

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