Training and Conditioning for Sports Performance (MSPO4294)

Discussion and directed study tasks will be used to allow students to critically evaluate the likely impact of any interventions from and discuss their appropriateness to various athletic populations. Face to face teaching will focus on practical competencies and skills required to effectively train athletes.

Part of Applied Sport Physiology MSc

This module is part of the University’s Applied Sport Physiology MSc course. You will study alongside students on this course. The module is also part of the Professional Development MA/MSc course - a flexible course that you help design to take your career to the next level.

Overview

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Critically appraise principles of performance enhancement through physical training
Devise interventions to enhance performance through synthesis of appropriate literature and practical knowledge
Demonstrate practical and emotional competency in various methods of training and performance enhancement.

Indicative Content

Mechanisms of adaptation to physical training
Periodisation and training structure
Training the energy systems
Skill acquisition
Environmental considerations
Recovery methods.

It is expected that all advertised modules will run, but there may be situations where there are insufficient students to make a particular module viable.

Career benefits

Completing this module should have a direct impact on your career where it requires skills, knowledge and ability in the area of applied sport physiology.

Completing work for this module also provides an opportunity to demonstrate your professional understanding and capabilities in annual reviews, in seeking increments and promotions, or job interviews.

Module delivery

This module is delivered in taught face to face sessions weekly on campus.

Assessment

Assessment of the module includes a Presentation where students (for an athlete of their choice) will produce a series of interventions designed to enhance performance. Each intervention will be underpinned by a critique of the relevant scientific evidence and include an appreciation of the practical limitations of their chosen scenario.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this module requires registration to a postgraduate award in Professional Development. The module is also available as a stand alone module, anyone wishing to take this module as a stand alone module should contact the admissions team.

No prior study is required for this module, but it is advisable to contact the module leader prior to selection of this module.