PHTY20050 Strength and Conditioning

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module aims to facilitate student understanding of the important health benefits of exercise and physical activity and enable them devise and deliver scientifically sound and sustainable exercise programmes which meet client / service user needs. The module will provide the theoretical basis for various forms of exercise and the student will gain experience in planning, delivery and progression of exercise programmes for 'healthy' populations. Students will be introduced to exercise prescription for patient groups by way of non complex musculoskeletal case studies.






This module aims to enable the student to devise and deliver scientifically sound exercise programmes in sport and health. The module will provide the theoretical basis for various forms of exercise and the student will gain experience in planning, delivery and progression of exercise programmes for healthy populations.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Conduct appropriate pre exercise screening of individuals , referring service users for assessment by other health professionals as deemed appropriate
2. Plan an exercise programme, setting objectives, deciding on appropriate exercise parameters and measuring outcomes.
3. Develop safe and effective aerobic, flexibility, strengthening, balance and coordination exercise programmes for 'healthy' populations.
4. Develop and prescribe exercise programmes for individuals with non - complex health conditions (eg. musculoskeletal pathology) , clinically reasoning what considerations are necessary.
5.Deliver exercise programmes based on sound educational principles including good demonstration and verbal communication skills, respectful of clients' / service users' unique needs and abilities
6. Deliver exercise in different settings , on both individual and group basis, using various forms of exercise equipment to achieve exercise objectives.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological principles /evidence underlying the various exercise programmes.
8. Use education and client adherence principles when prescribing exercise, including shared decision making with clients/ service users underpinned by autonomy supportive principles.

Indicative Module Content:

Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Pre Exercise Screening
Exercise Prescription theory and practice

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Small Group

24
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

126
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
-Lectures
-Exercise Prescription Practical Workshops -Small Group
-Active learning approaches include learning through development of exercise programme participant booklet and strength exercise video (group work) for assessment purposes - resources posted to exercise portfolio 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

A module in human physiology is recommended


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
ANAT10110 - Clinical Human Anatomy I, ANAT20010 - Anatomy III, PHTY10040 - Funct Anatomy & Kinesiology

Incompatibles:
SMGT10090 - Sports Science I, SMGT20020 - Sports Science II


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Written Assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No

40
Continuous Assessment: Exercise Manual (Group)
Practical Exercise Sessions Participation
Exercise Video (Group)		 Unspecified n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

During all Practical workshops feedback is given to students which supports preparation for end of semester practical/oral exam In class tasks will focus on E-Portfolio group assignments / written assignments and feedback will be given on progress being made by students Peer review of 'submitted' written assignment (Exercise manual ) will also be conducted in class as a learning exercise

Name Role
Assoc Professor Gráinne O'Donoghue Lecturer / Co-Lecturer