Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
ED10380 Principles of sports performance |
| Credits: 10 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: OT 100% |
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Aims: To allow the students to apply the principles of training to a specific component of performance.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will: * Demonstrate improvement through an interdisciplinary approach; * Effectively implement identified components of performance into the training programme; * Demonstrate appropriate analytical and reflective skills to ensure the success of the programme; * Use a variety of training methods to improve performance; * Analyse, reflect and evaluate their own and others performance. Skills: * Communication: (T, F, A) * Application of Number: (F) * Information Technology: (T, F, A) * Basic Management Skills: (T, F, A) Content: * Factors associated with success in chosen sport; * Review of pertinent scientific and coaching literature; * Implement components of performance into training programme; * Analytical / reflective skills associated with training programme; * Specific training methods for improved performance; * Evaluation techniques; * Evaluation of performance (own / others). |