This module is focussed on providing key content that relates to the the preparation and performance of athletes. The theory and practice associated with key factors important to athlete preparation and performance will be presented from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Indicative content will include planning and monitoring of training, nutrition for preparation and competition, effective warm up and recovery strategies, psychological considerations for performance and injury, and injury prevention. Issues associated with performance at major competitions such as planning and delivering training/competition camps, travel, event management and commericalisation will also be considered.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical awareness of multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and it’s application in relation to athlete and staff preparation strategies
Recognise and apply technical knowledge relevant to the strategic and logistical issues associated with athlete and staff preparation and competition strategies
Systematically create and apply an understanding of organisational processes and personal skills concerned with the planning and implemention of a multidisciplinary preparation and competition strategy in elite sport
Assessment
39997-01 : Literature review : Coursework (50%)
39997-02 : Strategy report with reflection/evaluation guidelines : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
The assessment strategy is designed to be reflective of tasks that would be completed in real world situations in high performance sport. The strategy includes: Insight document (literature review) related to the theoretical knowledge of specific preparation/competiton challenge (2500 words, 50 %) Implementation report for preparation/competition intervention (1500 words, 25%) Learning log/diary to include reflective evaluation of athlete/staff evaluation programme (1000 words, 25%)
