SR1S132 - Strength and Conditioning, Principles and Applications 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S132
Module Title: Strength and Conditioning, Principles and Applications
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Christopher Thomas
Module Team: Nathan Evans, Ian Jeffreys, Paul Rainer, Steven Llewellyn
First Intended Intake: SEP 2012 Final Year of Intake: 2012
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100096 - sports development
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The module is designed to provide students with the theoretical and applied knowledge to be able to construct and deliver effective strength and conditioning sessions.

Content Summary

Physical performance is a key component of elite performance in the majority of sports. Strength and Conditioning involves the application of a range of physical training methods with the ultimate aim of enhancing athletic performance. \\r

This module will provide students with practical experience in the delivery of strength and conditioning sessions and short term training programmes aimed at enhancing performance in a wide range of physical fitness parameters. This will include strength, stability, mobility, power, speed, agility and endurance. This will be supported by a series of lead lectures during which the scientific theory underpinning these methods will be put forward.\\r

The module content will be designed to enable students to attain the required skills and knowledge associated with initial coach qualifications and awards from the NSCA and UKSCA. \\r

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 76
Directed Study 76
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Comprehend the fundamental principles underpinning the construction of effective<br />strength and conditioning programmes.
LO2 Be able to construct and deliver safe and effective strength and conditioning<br />sessions.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Practical Assessment (CW) Practical Coursework 1 Practical assessment of performance in weightlifting 30 N/A 50 No 40
Written Examination Computer Based/Online Examination 1 Multiple choice examination 90 500 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1
Computer Based/Online Examination 1

Reading List

Where possible the most current version of reading materials are used during the delivery of this module. Comprehensive reading lists are provided to students in their handbooks. Reading Lists will be updated annually.Textbooks:Baechle T.R and Earle, R.W (2008) Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Champaign Ill: Human Kinetics. (Third Ed)Jeffreys, I (2007) Total Soccer Fitness. Monterrey CA, Coaches Choice.Jeffreys, I. and Moody, J, (2012) Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance. London:RoutledgeWeb SitesNational Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca-lift.orgUnited Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association www.uksca.org.ukJournalsJournal of Strength and ConditioningProfessional Strength and ConditioningStrength and Conditioning JournalElectronic Databases:Pubmed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/