Strength and Conditioning

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study.

The module aims to;

1. Provide students with an introduction to integrated physical training theory and practice
2. Enable students to apply training principles and concepts in a practical setting
3. Gain practical experience in carrying out movement assessments to help identify ranges of movement and muscle imbalances
4. Introduce students to concepts of physical training programme design

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. Integrate training principles and concepts
2. Apply training principles and concepts in a practical setting
3. Competently perform appropriate practical demonstrations of a variety of physical training techniques
4. Carry out and interpret movement assessments to identify poor ranges of movement and muscle imbalances

Lecture and practical sessions on training principles and theory, functional anatomy, movement assessments of range of motion and muscle imbalances, warm-up and cool down principles and techniques. Machine and free weights including Olympic lifting. Practical sessions on plyometric training, speed training, flexibility training, interval training.

Contact time:

Lectures

Practical sessions

Non-contact time:

Directed study

Directed practice of lifting techniques

Preparation of movement assessments

Preparation for assessment

Books:

Hoffman, J (2002) Physiological aspects of sports training and performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Foran, B (2001) High-performance sports conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Bompa, T.O. (1999) Periodization: Theory and methodology of training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Delavier, F (2001) Strength training anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Baechle, T & Earle, R (2008) Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Journals:

Journal of Sports Sciences

Electronic sources:

www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=3057&v=3&sp= (Accessed August 2008)

www.lucozade.com/running/training-and-race-tools/running_coach.asp (Accessed August 2008)