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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Placement
Seminar
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Module Offerings
7150SPOSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge and technical skills required to work as an effective strength and conditioning practitioner, while using research to inform their practice. The module will focus on the practical skills required for the assessment and monitoring of athletes/workers before, during and after exercise (and periods of training) for the purpose of improving performance and/or health, and/or reducing injury risk. Accordingly, research methods is an integral part of this module.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise the literature in strength and conditioning research.
2.
Critically appreciate the role and practice of the strength and conditioning practitioner.
3.
Apply advanced research methods in an applied setting in the development of research led practice.
4.
Develop a case study approach to athletes/workers using research knowledge and understanding.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The independent study in a strength and conditioning area, as outlined through the learning agreement.
Module Overview:
The main aim of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to put your strength and conditioning technical skills and scientific knowledge into practice in a real-world sporting environment. It will focus on the practical skills required for the assessment and monitoring of athletes in the training environment to help improve physical performance and/or reduce injury risk. You will develop your strength and conditioning coaching skills, develop your network within applied strength and conditioning and gain an insight into what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach in high-end sport.
The main aim of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to put your strength and conditioning technical skills and scientific knowledge into practice in a real-world sporting environment. It will focus on the practical skills required for the assessment and monitoring of athletes in the training environment to help improve physical performance and/or reduce injury risk. You will develop your strength and conditioning coaching skills, develop your network within applied strength and conditioning and gain an insight into what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach in high-end sport.
Additional Information:This module enables the student to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an applied setting. The student will gain experience of working in an applied environment and will be given the opportunity to further develop their theoretical, research, practical and communication skills.