Developing Talented Players

Unit code: SFS7014 | Study level: Postgraduate
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 is focussed on providing students with the knowledge and skills to construct a talent development methodology. It will increase the graduates’ ability to design training sessions that are tailored to the needs of young athletes according to their biological age and skill level. This unit will assist the students to gain deep knowledge regarding the training tools utilised in the development of young sports players, and to integrate the acquired knowledge with the available scientific literature as well as their personal experiences.



This unit will be offered within a study tour as part of a 5-year partnership agreement between Victoria University and the Real Madrid Graduate School/UEM. The partnership includes different activities focussed on staff and student mobility and it extends onto other courses within the College of Sport and Exercise Science. This unit will be part of a set of two units offered in a 2-week residential period.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Conceptually map and reflect on the successful models of athlete development to implement them in a plan;
  2. Critically review and dispute available scientific evidence to inform the development of young athletes; and
  3. Design and evaluate specific training plans based on the performance models available for different age groups.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 20%
Proposal for development plan
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 50%
Final development plan
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Reflective journal

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Sport and Exercise Science
SMES | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1.5 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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