SR3S087 - Coaching Special Populations 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR3S087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Coaching Special Populations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Nathan Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Peter Ashcroft | ||
| 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: | 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
There has been a great growth in the provision of strength and conditioning in special populations. Working in these fields requires specialist knowledge. This module will enable the student to acquire and display the knowledge, know-how, skill and competence to become a specialist in delivering varied programmes of strength and conditioning to a variety of populations.
Content Summary
Working with special populations provides unique challenges to the strength and conditioning coach. This requires an understanding of the key constraints to performance for each group, along with the need to be able to modify traditional training approaches to enable effective delivery to the particular client group.
The module examines the key constraints to performance of a range of special populations including adolescent athletes, the elderly, Paralympic athletes and special Olympic athletes. Students will then evaluate several training options for this group and carry out work with one chosen group within the field.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 12 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise and apply the concepts and principles of training and recovery to a variety of special populations |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the potential limitations of standard strength and conditioning interventions within a given population |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Applied programme design of a case study undertaken | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |