SR2S159 - Fitness Assessment and Management 01 Sep 2014 - 31 Aug 2020 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR2S159
Module Title: Fitness Assessment and Management
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Lyn Jehu
Module Team: Andy Thomas, Peter Ashcroft, Steven Llewellyn
First Intended Intake: SEP 2014 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100096 - sports development
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2014
Valid To 31 Aug 2020

Module Aims

This module is designed to give an underpinning knowledge of fitness assessment and management for exercise and sport. Students will be introduced to an in-depth knowledge of physical fitness training; theory & practical and the management and delivery of fitness across a range of populations. Fitness training principles will be examined and used to understand how exercise and sports performance may be enhanced when working with a range of individuals and groups. Students will participate in a range of fitness training and assessment protocols, which will be used to develop an analytical and critical approach to fitness management. Furthermore, students will be able to develop appropriate fitness/training programmes to meet the needs of various exercising and sporting populations. Considerations of working in the fitness industry and building appropriate client relationships will also be covered.

Content Summary

Develop an ability to critically evaluate concepts in fitness assessment and management.

Examine the principles of fitness training and assessment and how they relate to different populations

Investigate various methods of fitness training and management used to enhance specific components of physical fitness in a range of formal and non-formal contexts and settings

Examine specific sport & exercise fitness training programmes for children, young people and adults.

Develop an understanding of dealing with accidents and emergencies

Evaluate and reflect on own practice in fitness instruction

Develop the ability to motivate and support clients to enhance and maintain their fitness

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an analytical approach to the concept of physical fitness and the principles of training for different populations
LO2 Evaluate participatory and inclusive methods used to develop physical fitness with children, young people and adults.
LO3 Devise, conduct and observe a variety of field and gym based activities for a variety of populations.
LO4 Evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of specific fitness training mechanisms and the role of the Fitness Practitioner in managing and delivering this.

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 Students will be required to plan, deliver and evaluate a fitness /training session 25 N/A 50 No 40
Portfolio Portfolio 1 Students will be required to develop a written portfolio demonstrating the role of the Fitness Practitioner 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Practical Coursework 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

American College of Sports Medicine. (2013). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Ed. B.A Franklin. Philadelphia :
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Baechle, T.R. & Earle, R.W. (Eds). (2010). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. (3rd Ed.). Champaign, IL. : Human Kinetics.

Collingwood, T. R. (1997). Helping at-risk youth through physical fitness programming. Champaign, IL: Human kinetics

Delavier, F. (2010). Strength Training Anatomy. Champaign, IL. : Human Kinetics

Dick, F. W. (2007). Sports Training Principles (4th ed). A & C Black: London.

Hoffman, J. (2002). Physiological aspects of sports training and performance.