SE210-5-AU-CO:
Strength and Conditioning: Application and Theory
2019/20
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Saturday 14 December 2019
15
04 October 2018
Requisites for this module
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BSC C607 Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C607JS Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C607NS Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C608 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C609 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year),
BSC C614 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Foundation Year)
Students will learn different approaches to planning training over a season, as well as how to vary and monitor training volume, as well as the indicators of and consequences of overtraining. Students will also learn the issues associated with the early identification of talented individuals and their long-term athletic development.. Alongside learning how to plan the development of the athletic performance of athletes, students will also learn the importance of committing to a lifelong process of coach education and development.
This module aims to provide students with the understanding of how they can use sport and exercise science in the coaching process.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the different approaches commonly used to vary training volume and intensity in a yearly training plan
2. Explain the consequences for the athlete of overtraining
3. Discuss the issues associated with the identification and long-term development of talented athletes
4. Describe how a coaching philosophy can be impacted by thought, behaviour and environment.
5. Explain how coach education is an ongoing process of personal development
This module provides training in the following key skills:
1. Communication skills
2. Problem solving
3. Creativity & innovative thinking
4. Organisational skills
5. Information finding and critical analysis
No additional information available.
This module is delivered by a mixture of teaching methods including lectures (20 hrs) and practicals (10 hrs).
- (©2014) High-performance training for sports, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Coursework 1 (Training diary) |
|
0% |
| Coursework |
Coursework 2 (report) 1500 words |
|
40% |
| Coursework |
Coursework 3 (Infographic) |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Coursework 4 (Presentation) |
|
40% |
Additional coursework information
Report 1: Prepare a detailed 6-month report to the head of sport science at a professional sports club; covering training, monitoring and assessment for a team sport based on provided data. Give rationale for each decision you take.
Coursework 2: Forum Discussion: Write (in no more than 100 words) on the Moodle forum page "Coach Education and Multidisciplinary Teams" your views on either coach education or the difficulties when working within multidisciplinary teams. When possible try and respond to another forum member comments in no more than 100 words.
Essay 3: Hand In: Design a talent identification and confirmation process for an athlete/sport of your choice, justifying the decisions you take.
Presentation 3: Give a 10 minute presentation on your coach education journey. What courses, practical experiences and roles are required to become the coach you want to be? How does your coaching philosophy play a role in this?
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Benjamin Jones, email: bjonesa@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Ed Hope, Dr Ben Jones, external coaching staff
School Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
Yes
No
No
Dr Owen Thomas
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Reader: Sport Psychology
Available via Moodle
Of 43 hours, 31 (72.1%) hours available to students:
12 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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