Postgraduate Course: Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (SPRT11011)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 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 may be examined through practical sessions in the weights room and gym (depending on Covid-19 restrictions). 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).
Please note that this course will be flexibly delivered using a hybrid approach which can include lecture, seminar, group work and/or practical modalities, usually across a single week with 5 full days.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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. |
| Keywords | Programming,periodisation,strength,endurance,speed |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Matthew Weston
Tel:
Email: Matthew.Weston@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr George Adams
Tel:
Email: George.Adams@ed.ac.uk |
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