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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


ED30271 Fitness training practices

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take ED20152 and take ED30164
Aims: The aim of this unit is to develop students' competence in applying theoretical knowledge to the practices of sport instruction. In addition, it aims to increase students' ability to critically evaluate the multiple meanings attached to various fitness training practices through the analysis of previous research and through practical examples from sport training.
Learning Outcomes:
In the completion of the unit, students should be able to:
* Critically evaluate the premise of fitness training practices
* Demonstrate an ability to critically appraise knowledge on the impact of training on the fit body, and the trainer/instructor/manager relationship
* Analyse the meaning of current trends in fitness training based on research literature
* Critically assess and evaluate research regarding fitness training practices.
Skills:
Intellectual:
* evaluate both research and evidence critically and assess a variety of information sources T/A
* synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice F/A
* explore a variety of relationships and environments relevant to learning and performing within sport F
Professional/Practical:
* recognise and understand safe, valid and reliable applied physiological fitness testing T/A
* reflect upon new technology and innovation within the field of fitness training T/A
Transferable/Key:
* take responsibility for personal and professional learning F
* manage time and prioritise workloads F
* plan safe and effective exercise programmes T/A
* work independently F
Content:
Students will study:
* The premise of fitness training based on current theory
* Different fitness practices
* Cross-discipline research material pertaining fitness training practices.