SES2000 : Principles of Strength and Conditioning
SES2000 : Principles of Strength and Conditioning
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Owen Jeffries
- Lecturer: Mr Richard Eaton, Dr Sam Orange, Dr Emma Cockburn, Dr Iain Spears
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to provide a foundation in the principles of strength and conditioning and to understand how adaptations in muscle structure and function can improve human performance.
There is an emphasis on understanding the fundamentals of muscle physiology, principles of human movement and training program design. This module will enable the student to study and understand key concepts of strength and conditioning and implement this knowledge into a training and rehabilitation program. Students will gain insight into the role of the strength and conditioning specialist in a range of different sports and populations.
Outline Of Syllabus
On successful completion of this module students will be able to understand:
• Anatomical basis of skeletal muscle
• Force – length relationship
• Force – velocity curve
• Neuromuscular control
• Hypertrophy
• Muscle damage and recovery
• Molecular adaptations to training.
• Training program design
• Integration of S&C in special populations
• Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
• Discuss current research and developments in strength and conditioning
• Describe different methodologies for improvements of key physical performance characteristics of athletic and non-athletic populations
• Discuss the key physiological rationale for the implementation of a training / preparation / monitoring method.
• Explain the benefits and limitations of various methods of athlete monitoring.
• Explain appropriate safety considerations for various training methods.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Use an evidence based approach when choosing appropriate training tools.
• Effectively communicate knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.
• Review and critique the current research literature in the field of strength and conditioning.
• Analyse and present physiological and performance data in a scientific format
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PIP |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Non-synchronous delivery of lecture materials |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Preparation for assessments |
Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Non-sync - Directed learning. Data analysis following practicals |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | Reading in addition to recommended lecture material |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | PIP |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Directed learning 4 seminar follow up analysis. Data revision non-sync following seminar |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | Directed learning from lectures |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | To follow lecture material/seminar content |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module will be structured into 6 themes whereby specific content will be covered related to this theme to enable the student to fully explore within the confines of the theme. Structured guided learning will support lectures whereby students will explore key focused research papers alongside guided supplemental tasks/questions designed by the lecturer. This will encourage students to explore independently in greater depth. These sessions will be further supplemented with formative research seminars where key papers designed to facilitate students coursework submission will be explored and industry expert videos will be recorded and added deliver expert practical S&C insight. Practical sessions will be conducted present-in-person to provide students with opportunities to learn techniques, methods of assessment and monitoring in a strength and conditioning gym. Defined hours for reflective learning will promote the student to evaluate their learning so far and identify weaknesses that need to be followed up by further reading. Time has also been specified for assessment preparation.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | Invigilated examination - 4 Short-Answer Questions - PIP |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Case study | 1 | M | 50 | 1500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The case study report will provide students with the opportunity to critique, appraise and interpret pertinent strength and conditioning research within an applied context. The examination will test students’ factual knowledge and application of knowledge from material covered throughout the module.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SES2000's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SES2000's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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