Sport Coaching: Applied Conditioning

Unit code: SSC2003 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to the concept, theories and practical implications of physical conditioning for a range of athlete abilities across a broad spectrum of land-based sports. Learners will explore the knowledge and practical application of speed, agility, and endurance training for athletes from beginner to advanced levels, and associated physical training to develop generalised strength, power, and flexibility. Upon completion of the unit, students will have the knowledge and skills to construct and coach conditioning programmes for land-based athletes.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Review and substantiate knowledge pertinent to current theory and research of speed training, reaction, acceleration, maximum speed, and speed endurance;
  2. Review the fundamentals of running and agility mechanics, as well as rationalise and demonstrate knowledge of applied drills;
  3. Appraise and report the key features of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems;
  4. Rationalise and demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge within a range of strength/power training exercises and flexibility formats; and
  5. Advise on the key features of conditioning session design (including mobility, warm-up/cool-down and recovery) to a variety of key stakeholders.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 10%
In-class test (30min duration) addressing attributes underpinning speed, agility, and endurance
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 20%
Coaching explanation and demonstration of three tasks (1 x strength/power, 1 x flexibility, 1 x applied drill)
Assessment type: Performance
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Grade: 35%
Video submission outlining and delivering an applied speed/agility development session
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 35%
Practice-integrated learning: In teams, students will design, develop and implement a specific conditioning program.

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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