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Module JXH-2058:
Practical Strength & Conditioning

Module Facts

Run by School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Overall aims and purpose

Are you excited by the prospect of applying cutting edge science in the gym or field to help to improve the physical performance of elite athletes? Becoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skillset and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice.

The module covers the competencies required for the UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) practical assessment and aims to provide you with the technical knowledge and coaching skills related to key training methods within the performance-oriented environment.

Course content

During the course, you will develop knowledge around professional practice in strength and conditioning including, the welfare of participants and providing a safe and inclusive environment. In addition, you will extensively practice the techniques and study theoretical concepts related to the prescription of training. Practical seminars taught in smaller coaching groups will allow you to further explore and understand these topics and skills and begin to apply your own coaching to specific skills via individual and group coaching. Example topics include: movement screening, aerobic and anaerobic training, field-based metabolic training, strength and power training, plyometrics, speed and change of direction training.

Topics may include:

  • Professional practice in strength and conditioning
  • Coaching practice in strength and conditioning
  • Physiology of training
  • Endurance training techniques
  • Field-based metabolic training techniques
  • Resistance training techniques
  • Technical models for plyometric training
  • Technical models for speed, agility and change of direction training techniques

Assessment Criteria

excellent

Students will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles, key technical knowledge and coaching principles for aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power training. They will also be able to demonstrate a high-level of professional competency in delivering safe and very effective training sessions designed to improve aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.

good

Students will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles, key technical knowledge and coaching principles for aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power training. They will also be able to demonstrate professional competency in delivering safe and effective training sessions designed to improve aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.

threshold

Students will be able to demonstrate an adequate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles, technical knowledge and coaching principles for aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power training. They will also be able to demonstrate adequate competency in delivering safe training sessions designed to improve aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction, strength or power whilst adhering to most organisational policies and procedures.

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate technical knowledge to coach key strength and power exercises considering the welfare of the particpant, industry legislation, organisational policies, and procedures.

  2. Describe the theoretical principles for selected aerobic, anaerobic, speed, change of direction or plyometric drills.

  3. Demonstrate technical knowledge to coach a range of techniques including aerobic and anaerobic, speed, change of direction or plyometric drills, considering the welfare of the particpant, industry legislation, organisational policies, and procedures.

  4. Describe the theoretical principles for selected resistance exercises.

Assessment Methods

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Private study

The student is expected to spend this time previewing and reviewing lecture and practical material, reading articles (75 hours) and preparing for practical examinations (50 hours). There are 10 hours allocated for supervised practice within the module, and students are expected to spend additional private study time to work individually or in small groups in order to practice the techniques and delivery of coaching taught in this module (24 hours or approximately 1 hour per week during Semester time)

149
Lecture

This module will predominantly be taught in the practical setting. Teaching will be organised into three blocks; Block A: Strength and Power will be delivered and assessed in Semester 1 and Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometrics and Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic training will be delivered and assessed in Semester 2.

Lectures will introduce the science, physiology and advanced programming techniques for relevant physical training modalities at the beginning of each block of teaching.

  • Block A: Strength and Power Training (5 hours)
  • Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometric Training (4 hours)
  • Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic Training (3 Hours)
12
Practical classes and workshops

This module will predominantly be taught in the practical setting. Teaching will be organised into three blocks; Block A: Strength and Power will be delivered and assessed in Semester 1 and Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometrics and Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic training will be delivered and assessed in Semester 2.

Following lectures to introduce each block of teaching, this will be complemented by indoor and outdoor practical sessions:

  • Block A: Strength and Power Training Practicals (12 hours)
  • Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometric Training Practicals (9 hours)
  • Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Practicals (6 hours)
27
Supervised time in studio/workshop

This module will predominantly be taught in the practical setting. Teaching will be organised into three blocks; Block A: Strength and Power will be delivered and assessed in Semester 1 and Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometrics and Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic training will be delivered and assessed in Semester 2.

To complement practical sessions students will attend additional supervised practical sessions which will enable small groups of students to practice and develop the techniques introduced in the practical sessions.

  • Block A: Strength and Power Training (supervised practical session 6 hours)
  • Block B: Speed, Agility and Plyometric Training (supervised practical session 4 hours)
  • Block C: Aerobic and Anaerobic Training (supervised practical session 2 hours)
12

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
  • Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
  • Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others

Subject specific skills

  • research and assess paradigms, theories, principles, concepts and factual information, and apply such skills in explaining and solving problems
  • describe, synthesise, interpret, analyse and evaluate information and data relevant to a professional or vocational context
  • apply knowledge to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems
  • demonstrate effective written and/or oral communication and presentation skills
  • work effectively independently and with others
  • take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development
  • self-appraise and reflect on practice
  • plan and design practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures whilst demonstrating high levels of relevant skills
  • recognise and respond to moral, ethical, sustainability and safety issues that directly pertain to the context of study including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct
  • undertake fieldwork with continuous regard for safety and risk assessment.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical basis of scientific paradigms
  • develop transferable skills of relevance to careers outside of sport, health and exercise sciences.
  • communicate succinctly at a level appropriate to different audiences.

Resources

Resource implications for students

Students will be expected to have appropriate sports kit for varying locations including, 3G pitches, grass and indoor venues.

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/jxh-2058.html

Reading list

Turner, A., & Comfort, P., (Eds.). (2018). Advanced strength and conditioning: an evidence-based approach. Routledge.

Haff, G.G., & Triplett, N.T., (Eds.) (2016). Essentials of Strength & Conditioning. National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Courses including this module

Compulsory in courses:

  • C618: BSc Sport Sci: Strength & Conditioning year 2 (BSC/SSSC)
  • C65P: BSc Sport Science: Strength & Conditioning with Placement Yr year 2 (BSC/SSSCP)

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