Postgraduate Course: Strength and Conditioning (EDUA11260)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Education |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides an overview of the theory and research underpinning the various aspects of strength and conditioning delivery for high performance sport. Strength & conditioning (S&C) has emerged as one of the key areas of support for swimmers working towards peak performance. Current research and theory in this area have progressed to the point that we can improve the ability to design and implement the most appropriate S&C programs for swimmers at all levels. This unit provides a general strength and conditioning foundation knowledge. It is a distance e-learning course delivered only in on-line format to cater to the needs of those unable to participate in face to face learning modes. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological principles of training that underpin strength & conditioning.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the theory of training and evaluate how this informs the design and delivery of strength & conditioning programs for athletes.
3. Develop the ability to source and utilise resources providing up-to-date research and theory in the field of strength & conditioning.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of identifying physical demands, designing appropriate training interventions and selecting appropriate modes to assess and monitor physical capacity.
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Assessment Information
| This module is assessed by two course assignments of 2000 words each and of equal weighting. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
This course provides an overview of the theory and research underpinning the various aspects of strength and conditioning delivery for high performance sport. Strength & conditioning (S&C) has emerged as one of the key areas of support for swimmers working towards peak performance. Current research and theory in this area have progressed to the point that we can improve the ability to design and implement the most appropriate S&C programs for swimmers at all levels. This unit provides a general strength and conditioning foundation knowledge. It is a distance e-learning course delivered only in on-line format to cater to the needs of those unable to participate in face to face learning modes.
Resources such as key textbooks and some scientific journal articles will be used to introduce students to the advanced concepts that underpin S&C of athletes and players to optimise performance and enjoyment, and to reduce the incidence of injury. Throughout the course, examples are provided to demonstrate how current knowledge is actually applied in a sporting context.
Each lesson comprises a set of 'Learning Materials' that should be completed in a two week cycle. This means that the entire course is completed according to a 12 week semester schedule.
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| Syllabus |
* Physiological principles and training theory
* Assessing and monitoring training status
* Metabolic conditioning
* Training for strength
* Training for power
* Training to develop athleticism
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Gamble, P. (2009). Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports - Sport-Specific Physical Preparation for High Performance. Routledge. ISBN:978-0-415-49627-8.
Jones, A.M., and Carter, H. (2000). The Effect of Endurance Training on Parameters of Aerobic Fitness, Sports Medicine. 29(6): 373-386.
Kibler, W.B., Press J. and Sciascia, A. (2006). The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function. Sports Medicine. 36(3): 189-198.
Murphy, A.J. and Wilson, G. J., (2002). The Ability of Tests of Muscular Function to Reflect Training-induced Changes in Performance. Journal of Sports Sciences. 15: 191-200. 1997.SIFF, M.C. Functional Training Revisited. Strength & Conditioning Journal. 24(5): 42-46.
Smith, D.J. (2003). A Framework for Understanding the Training Process Leading to Elite Performance. Sports Medicine. 33(15): 1103-1126.
Stone, M.H., Stone M. and Sands, W.A. (2007). Principles and Practice of Resistance Training. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.ISBN-13:978-0-88011-706-7
Young, W.B. (2006). Transfer of Strength and Power Training to Sports Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 1:74-83.
49627-8
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Each lesson comprises a set of 'Learning Materials' that should be completed in a two week cycle. This means that the entire course is completed according to a 12 week semester schedule. |
| Keywords | strength, conditioning, swimming |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Ross Sanders
Tel: (0131 6)51 6580
Email: R.Sanders@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Marie Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6678
Email: marie.hamilton@ed.ac.uk |
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