Unit of Study SPRT2001 Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HBIO2001 - Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Equips students with the basic tools they need to train athletes to achieve training goals by providing the practical knowledge of the principles and application of training essential to work as an accredited exercise scientist or strength and conditioning coach. Practical emphasis is a focus of this unit, to equip students with the ability to design and deliver strength and conditioning programs to improve physical function and performance.

Unit content

Training theory concepts and methods
Training for strength and power (Part 1: lower body)
Training for strength and power (Part 2: upper body)
Assessment of strength and power
Training for speed and agility
Energy systems and endurance conditioning

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term3	Term3
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3
Lismore	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of strength and conditioning concepts and methods

design a strength and conditioning program for an athlete

coach a strength and conditioning session

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Proposal	40%
Practical	40%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Proposal	40%
Practical	40%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Proposal	40%
Practical	40%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Students should come dressed to train in all tutorial sessions. If attending another class immediately after your scheduled tutorial you should consider bringing a change of clothing – some sessions will be physically demanding.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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