Code
CW_SRSTC_V
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 7
- Duration 12 weeks
- Credits 10
- Delivery Part-time
- Application Status Open
Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide students with the scientific knowledge to formulate and critically analyse effective training programmes in accordance with the long term pathway to enable the athlete of all levels to achieve optimum performance. Students will be expected to deliver effective strength and conditioning programmes to enable athletes at all levels to achieve optimum performance. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll have gained a deeper understanding of the key practical coaching skills to incorporate strength and conditioning techniques into your skillset.
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
- Analyse and synthesise (sport specific) training drills to develop the performance-related components of fitness and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles underpinning such training;
Critically appraise the principles of periodisation to the design of training programmes in the preparatory, competitive and transition phases of a season that reflect the specific demands of different sports;
Formulate and synthesise the appropriate use of resistance training to develop muscular strength, power and muscular endurance;
Critically analyse the principle of Isokinetic testing;
Critically interpret and evaluate an Isokinetic report.
Strength and Conditioning (S&C) focuses on the physical development of athletes together with injury rehabilitation and prevention in order to improve elite sporting performance.
Performance related components of fitness
a. Endurance training – review and conduct training methods for aerobic and anaerobic endurance training and lactate threshold training (steady-state, fartlek, interval, model training, hill repetitions, sport specific drills) b. Speed/Agility/Quickness (SAQ) – science and application of SAQ training, sprint training, acceleration/deceleration, reaction/quickness training, application of SAQ principles to different sports c. Strength/Power i. Resistance Training – resistance training for specific sports; advanced approaches to resistance training - pyramid training, supersetting, pre-exhaust training etc; resistance training to correct imbalance; biomechanical principles of resistance training – joint loading, system loading, forces, centre of gravity, muscle action lines, levers, force angle; analysis of resistance exercises to develop appropriate load technique and load for muscular development and rehabilitation. ii. Olympic lifts – teaching technique and progression iii. Plyometrics – scientific principles of plyometric training (stretch shortening cycle), basic plyometric exercises, medicine ball drills, sport-specific plyometric drills, safety considerations, designing plyometric programmes; complex and functional training
Periodisation Design of preparatory, competitive and transition training programmes, practical application of programme design for specific sports, application of macro, meso and micro cycles, preparation for competition, peaking and tapering
Recovery sessions Scientific basis of and conducting recovery sessions Injury screening and prevention (including, but not limited to warm ups/cool downs, functional movement screening, stretching and flexibility etc)
Fitness testing Appropriate testing for different athletes and sports Academic writing
Academic writing, referencing, performing literature searches, reading and appraising journal/book/relevant articles
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme
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