PHTY10150 Personal Training in Physiothe

Academic Year 2020/2021

Co-requisites
This module will be completed alongside the co-requisite of Applied Exercise Science PHTY10140

Module Rationale:

Exercise prescription is a fundamental competency for Physiotherapists and while this is represented in the core BSc Physiotherapy curriculum, opportunities to design and evaluate tailored programmes of exercise training for the general public in a sport and fitness setting remain limited. This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practice. This will include health screening, physical fitness assessment, exercise programme design, prescription, progression and evaluation in the context of personal training and coaching of clients from the general public for promotion of health and fitness.

Indicative Module Description:
This module builds on prior knowledge of human structure and function to equip students with the knowledge and skills to fulfil the basic role of a personal trainer. This includes screening and collection of client information; assessment of individual client need; design, implementation and evaluation of exercise/physical activity programmes for a range of individual clients; and evaluation of suitable interventions in the context of the health and fitness industry.

Students will gain the knowledge and understanding of the principles that underpin personal training and the basic skills that would enable their recognition as a registered exercise professional in Ireland.


Indicative Module Topics :

Health and multidimensional fitness assessment
Aerobic training and programme design
Resistance training and programme design
Training adaptations, and exercise planning and programming
Evaluation of training response and progression
Nutrition and sport
Psycho-social aspects of health and fitness
Role of the personal trainer and health promotion

Indicative Core Texts:
American College of Sports Medicine (2017). ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer 4th of 5th edition.

Specific readings will be assigned during each lecture and made available in the VLE. Students will be expected and guided to undertake additional, supplementary reading in their own independent study time.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Collect and analyse information relating to an individual client and their fitness and wellness needs.
2. Gain an understanding of the key components of health and fitness and how to assess them.
3. Identify, agree and review short, medium and long term goals to ensure the effectiveness of an exercise programme.
4. Demonstrate fundamental exercise prescription and programming skills with clients.
5. Develop motivational strategies and apply demonstration/feedback skills to encourage client engagement and facilitate motor skill development.



Specific Student Tasks to demonstrate learning outcomes

1. Conduct needs analysis interviews with clients. Determine important aspects of strength, endurance and fitness to suit specific client needs. Conduct a Literature search. Practice reading some research articles.
2. Learn about strength, endurance, motor control, flexibility body composition and others. Know how to assess each fitness component.
3. Develop goal setting skills by setting fitness related goals for clients.
4. Develop an exercise programme for your client with all the details they need to complete the programme.
5. Integrate ways to monitor adherence and progress into programmes to facilitate motivation. Develop your exercise coaching skills by demonstrating exercises and assessing clients technique.

Indicative Module Content:

This module will map to the European Register for Exercise Professionals (EREPS) Level 4 Personal Trainer Competencies.

These competencies encompass 18 essential skills in the areas of client assessment, safety, professionalism and communication, exercise prescription, exercise science and health promotion.

The module is organised to cover these key areas.

1. Health Screening and Introduction to Personal Training
2. Key principles of training.
3. Programming for Resistance training.
4. Programming for Cardiovascular Training.
5. Nutrition and Lifestyle factors.
6. Behavioural and motivational factors.
7. Roles and Responsibilities of the Personal Trainer
8. Development and delivery of Personal Training programmes for clients.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Small Group

6
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures (Online or face to face)
Practical skill instruction in gym (Accompanied by video demonstrations/tutorials)
Exercise Practice & psychomotor skill acquisition
Group project work and critical thinking: Development and presentation of training plans
*Attendance of all sessions is compulsory 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is an elective Module for UCD (Stage 1) BSc Physiotherapy Students only.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
PHTY10140 - Applied Exercise Science


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Examination: Practical examination and demonstration of safe and effective exercise prescription.
OR
Video submission to demonstrate safe and effective exercise prescription skills.		 Unspecified n/a Graded Yes

50
Group Project: Group Presentation and Abstract Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

In module feedback on practical skill acquisition Post assessment feedback for groups

Name Role
Mr Frank Kenny Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Ciaran Purcell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer