SR1S018 - Coaching Speed, Agility and Endurance Development 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S018
Module Title: Coaching Speed, Agility and Endurance Development
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Peter Ashcroft
Module Team: Nathan Evans
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100433 - sport and exercise sciences
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 provide students with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to enable them to design, implement and effectively coach speed agility and endurance development programmes.

Content Summary

The module will start with an understanding of the potential constraints to speed, agility and endurance performance, and the specific requirements of each component in a variety of sporting contexts. Integrating key concepts from the Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics module, it will then examine each component and evaluate the key factors affecting performance, along with an analysis of the training methods required to enhance the athlete’s capacity in each. It will finally look at how these components can be effectively integrated into an overall athletic development programme.
Throughout the module, students will be given instruction in the effective coaching of speed, agility and endurance and will be involved in the practical delivery of appropriate training sessions.
Speed and agility are crucial factors in sports performance in a wide range of sports. Additionally, many sports require the ability to demonstrate sport specific endurance qualities.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Study 60
Directed Study 86
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Formative Assessment - Independent 2
Groupwork 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the constraints to speed, agility and endurance performance and the needs of an athlete within these constraints measured against established models.
LO2 Demonstrate competency in the design and delivery of effective speed, agility and endurance sessions and programmes measured against established models

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 Presentation of a speed, agility and endurance training programme for an athlete 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Practical assessment of coaching performance 20 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Asynchronous) 1
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)

Reading List

Bompa, T.O and Haff, G.G (2009) Periodization. Theory and Methodology of Training. Champaign Ill: Human Kinetics

Jeffreys, I. Game speed (second ed) (2017) Monterrey CA, Coachwise.

Jeffreys I (Ed) Developing Speed (2013) Champaign Ill: Human Kinetics.

Jeffreys, I. and Moody, J, (2016) Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance. London: Routledge.

McArdle, D, Katch,F.I and Katch.V.L (Latest Edition). Exercise Physiology. Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Professional Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning Journal