Postgraduate Course: Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (EDUA11056)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Resistance training is a cornerstone of most sports training programmes, thus adequate knowledge and understanding of resistance training principles, as well as the practical aspects of resistance training, is paramount for a wide range of professionals. This course is concerned with improvement of athletic performance through resistance training. The course further develops theoretical concepts from Conditioning Physiology, with emphasis on the physiological and biomechanical demands of specific resistance exercises. The application and delivery of such interventions is examined through practical sessions in the weights room and gym. Physiological theories and methodologies of training and periodisation are developed towards the design and application of appropriate training programmes. |
| Course description |
This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff in the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following research groups hosted by ISPEHS: (1) Human Performance Science, or (2) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC).
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 3 (Sem 2) |
| Course Start Date |
15/01/2018 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 11,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 13,
Formative Assessment Hours 4,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
154 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
60 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Mark will be the weighted average of the following 2 components:
Written assignment (1500 words) - 40%
Oral presentation and defence of training programme (60%) |
| Feedback |
Informal Feedback - This takes place during teaching sessions throughout the course. Your tutors will comment on your understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give you specific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what your strengths and development points are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learning and progression.
Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussion forum in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are to be responded to by the course tutors for everyone to see.
Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessments on this course.
Formative Feedback - During the course there will be an organised feedback session where students can present their initial ideas and training programme for assessed oral presentation. Tutors will provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses to help students to work towards the assignment submission..
Summative Feedback - You will receive written feedback on your 1500 word assignment once the marks have been released. You will receive feedback for the assessed oral presentations, including general feedback, but also some individual feedback about your own presentation. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the physiological and biomechanical demands of strength, power and endurance resistance training exercises, as well as subsequent adaptations.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of current theories and methodologies of training programme design, recognising current issues.
- Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in planning suitable training sessions and programmes, with reference to supporting theories and evidence.
- Communicate and defend a training programme designed and developed through critical use of research evidence and theory, considering professional guidelines and practical limitations.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
During this course students will have the opportunity to:
- search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and information in order to develop their knowledge and understanding relating to strength and conditioning
- critically question current strength and conditioning knowledge and training recommendations and how they relate to global challenges (e.g., health issues vs. performance)
- exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in academic activities, including decision making on the basis of independent thought
- reflect on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments in strength and conditioning
- communicate using oral and written methods to specialist (e.g., staff, strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists) and non-specialist audiences (e.g., athletes, research participants)
- engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and own experience to support assertions, and clear articulation of points
- be familiar with the sports performance environment and integrate sufficiently well to provide justified input
- have the confidence to make informed decisions relating to problems and issues in strength and conditioning
- develop their strength and conditioning skills and attributes towards professional standards (UKSCA)
- design suitable and informed strength and conditioning programmes, primarily for use by athletes
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| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Note that this course is normally delivered in a single week with 5 full days of delivery, including a mix of lecture, seminars, group work and practical sessions. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Tony Turner
Tel: (0131 6)51 6003
Email: Tony.Turner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Cristina Roman
Tel: (0131 6)51 6265
Email: Cristina.Roman@ed.ac.uk |
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