SR3S001 - Applied Science in Strength and Conditioning 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR3S001
Module Title: Applied Science in Strength and Conditioning
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Peter Ashcroft, Nathan Evans
Module Team: Trevor Harris
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

This module aims to develop a higher level of knowledge and understanding regarding the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical basis of the training process. Its aim it to develop the students’ capacity to synthesise applied knowledge, skill and competence within these domains into the planning and evaluation of effective training programmes.

Content Summary

The module will consider the importance of multi-system anatomical and physiological adaptation to the strength and conditioning process. Specifically, it will focus on neuro-muscular adaptations and means of monitoring and exploiting these phenomena through structured training interventions.

Students will further their understanding through practical application of these monitoring and training interventions, and utilise these in the design of effective programmes of development

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Practical classes and workshops 20
Supervised time in studio/workshop 12
Independent Study 70
Directed Study 70
Formative Assessment - Independent 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Synthesise knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to solve specific strength and conditioning challenges.
LO2 Articulate the anatomical physiological and biomechanical adaptations from a range of different methods of training and use these in the accurate prescription of training interventions.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 Lab based assignment course work: derived from experimentation from in class lab work undertaken by the student 0 6000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Written Work 1

Reading List

Ackland, T.R.,Elliott, B.C. and Bloomfield, J (2019). Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport. Champaign Ill. Human Kinetics.

Cardinale, M., Newton, R. And Nosaka, N (2011). Strength and Conditioning. Biological Principles and Practical Applications. Wiley Blackwell.

Enoka, R. (2018). Neuromechanics of Human Movement. Champaign Ill: Human Kinetics.

Hoffmann, J (Latest Edition) Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance. J. Hofmann. Champaign Ill: Human Kinetics.

Jeffreys, I. and Moody, J, (2014). Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance. London: Routledge.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Professional Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning Journal