Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online
Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

7504SPOSCI-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module aims to deepen understanding of contemporary scientific theories, principles and methods and their application in the physical development of athletes. Students will explore physical training methods and schedules that help individuals achieve their sporting aims.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Synthesise the key scientific principles underpinning effective training programmes.
2.
Develop a contextually relevant training programme
3.
Critically evaluate how scheduling training in different ways can impact training adaption.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Understanding the training and competitive needs of the athlete from a physiological perspective Scientific principles of training and adaptation Exercise technique and movement analysis Programme design, goal setting, planning and evaluation Session planning for adaptation Monitoring performance to inform practice Training specialist populations (disability, health considerations, aging) Preparing for elite performance gains Interdisciplinary factors influencing performance such as nutrition and recovery
Module Overview:
This module aims to deepen understanding of contemporary scientific theories, principles and methods and their application in the physical development of athletes. You will explore physical training methods and schedules that help individuals achieve their sporting aims.
Additional Information:This module aims to deepen understanding of contemporary scientific theories, principles and methods and their application in the physical development of athletes.

Assessments

Presentation