Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ED20137 Principles of fitness training |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
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Aims: This unit will focus on [the development of] applied theoretical knowledge and safe practical skills in fitness [the area of athletic] training.
Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: * develop a broad and detailed knowledge of a range of training techniques both specific and generic. * develop an understanding of how the respiratory, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems respond to exercise. * understand how, when and why such training techniques should be applied. * be able to prescribe exercise and training programmes for a variety of clients/performers. * be able to critically assess a number of training strategies currently used. Skills: Intellectual: * Develop and apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry T/A * Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice of fitness training T/A * Analyse and evaluate innovative practices in fitness training T/A * Explore fitness training as an environment relevant to learning and performing within sport T/A/F Professional/practical: * Undertake competent, safe, evaluative, reflective and effective fitness training practice T/A * Develop effective and appropriate coach/athlete relationship in the fitness training context T/A/F * Undertake detailed and informed long- and short-term planning for training programmes T/A * Recognise and understand competent, safe, valid and reliable applied fitness testing T/A Transferable/key * Utilise problem solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations F * Take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development F * Manage time and prioritise workloads F * Plan and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes T/A * Work independently to identify and achieve clear goals F. Content: 1. principles of training programmes: principles of training sessions, long term planning and periodisation duration, intensity, frequency specificity, overload, progression recovery and regression 2. body system response to training musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems. 3. range of training techniques: generic: resistance training (isometric, isotonic, isokinetic), fixed resistance and free weight, core stability flexibility (active, passive, ballistic, static, proprioceptive neuro muscular facilitation), plyometric, acrobatic cardio-vascular (mechanically aided, group and independent) continuous, interval, fartlek, circuit training specific: sport, event, position specific training, skill related fitness 4. exercise prescription: principles of exercise prescription. |