Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
ED10356 Principles of fitness training |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX100 |
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Aims: This unit will focus on the development of applied theoretical knowledge and safe practical skills in 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, specificity, overload, progression, long term planning and periodisation * frequency, intensity, time and type * recovery, adaptation 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, 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. |