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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 05/05/2022 13:02:43
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Title of Module: Strength and Conditioning |
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Code: SPOR10056 |
SCQF Level: 10
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Health and Life Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Tom
Macpherson |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module advances the knowledge and practical skills developed in previous coaching and sport science modules. Students will explore the role of sports conditioning and injury prevention in strength and conditioning environments and critically evaluate contemporary practices. The module will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills that are required to apply strength and conditioning strategies in sport performance settings.
This module will assist the student in the development of key 'I am UWS Graduate Attributes' to allow those that complete this module to be:
Universal:
Work Ready:
Successful:
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Critically evaluate and apply key concepts in the design and management of strength and conditioning training.
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Critically evaluate and apply advanced strength and conditioning training techniques.
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Communicate effectively with specialist audiences in strength and conditioning contexts. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 10.
Demonstrating a critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and principles in sports conditioning and injury.
Demonstrating detailed knowledge and understanding of knowledge at the forefront of the subject.
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a range of established training techniques. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 10.
Using a range of the principal skills and practices associated with sports conditioning and injury.
Executing a defined project of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
Practicising within professional level contexts which include a degree of unpredictability and specialism. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 10.
Critically identifying, defining, conceptualizing, and analysing complex/professional level problems and issues.
Offering professional level insights, interpretations and solutions to problems and issues.
Demonstrating some originality and creativity in dealing with professional level issues. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 10.
Using a wide range of routine skills and some advanced and specialized skills in support of established practices in a subject/discipline:
Communicating with professional level peers, senior colleagues and specialists. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 10.
Exercising autonomy and initiative in professional activities.
Practicising in ways which show a clear awareness of own and others’ roles and responsibilities.
Working effectively, under guidance, in a peer relationship with qualified practitioners. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
| Module Title:
Sports Conditioning and Biomechanics
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| Other: | |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| The teaching and learning approach will utilise a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery. Core theoretical content will be predominantly delivered through a series of online materials. Synchronous sessions will mostly comprise of applied practical sessions. Much of the learning will be achieved through formative practical challenges, directed independent study tasks, group work and/or class discussion, and creative problem solving. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop | 18 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 18 |
| Practice Based Learning | 16 |
| Independent Study | 148 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Indicative resources:
Comfort, P., Jones, P.A., McMahon, J.J. (2019). Performance Assessment in Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach. London: Routledge.
French, D., Torres-Ronda, L. (2021). NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
Jeffreys, I., Moody, J. (2021). Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance (2nd Edition). London: Routledge.
Joyce, D., Lewindon, D. (2016). Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Integrating Medicine and Science for Performance Solutions. London: Routledge.
Turner, A., Comfort, P. (2017). Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach. London: Routledge.
* Contemporary journal articles will be provided as supplementary reading on this module.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Attendance of teaching sessions, completion of asynchronous activities, completion of practice-based learning, and submission of assessments to meet the learning outcomes of the module. |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Sport and Exercise |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Sport & Exercise L7-11 |
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| Moderator | Mark McKenna |
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| External Examiner | E Bradley |
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| Accreditation Details | N/A |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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The assessments will require students to present practice-based work.
Assessment 1: Presentation |
| Assessment 2: Portfolio of practical work |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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In line with current legislation (Equality Act, 2010) and the UWS Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights Code, our modules are accessible and inclusive, with reasonable adjustment for different needs where appropriate. Module materials comply with University guidance on inclusive learning and teaching, and specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. Where modules require practical learning or assessment, alternative formats and/or roles will be provided for students with physical disabilities which impact participation.
Please refer to the UWS Equality and Diversity Policy at the following link:
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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