The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 300 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 72 hours of class support, comprising 48 hrs tutor led lecture programme, 24 hrs tutor-led practical and workshop programme and 228 hours of independent and self directed study.

The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.

Students are expected to undertake practical work, involving the selection of suitable fitness tests, administer the tests selected according to current protocols and procedures and analyse the results and give appropriate feedback.

Training & Fitness
This module introduces the principles of training. The training and assessment of the various components of fitness are examined. The practical application of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal fitness programmes is examined. Students are required to demonstrate the practical assessment of various components of fitness. They then use knowledge of training principles and the physiological changes made by the body following exercise regimes to plan a personal training programme designed to meet specific outcomes.

Fitness Testing
The module also provides an introduction to the concepts of healthy life styles and the fitness requirements for people considering a career in public services.
Students will investigate how they would assess an individual's fitness and what advice may be offered regarding personal fitness programmes.

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website

Gym and fitness room with a range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment.
Appropriately and adequately equipped practical activity room. Simple fitness assessment equipment e.g. multistage fitness test package, sit and reach box, dynamometers, and software packages.

Peak Performance - www.pponline.co.uk

Assignment 1
A written assignment that examines the importance of health related fitness and demonstrates an understanding of the components of fitness. Describe the principles of training, and the physiological changes made by the body, following exercise regimes. (1500 words) (30%) (Learning Outcome 1)

Assignment 2
Describe and provide a written justification for the use of suitable field based fitness tests (approved by the Module Tutor), that you will use with your partner, to assess each component of fitness. Develop a six week training plan, for your partner. Use the results of the tests, and your knowledge of physiological adaptations to training, to justify the prescribed training programme. (Training programme plus 1000 words) (40%) (Learning Outcome 2)

Assignment 3
Following completion of the six week training programme you have prescribed, produce a report evaluating the effectiveness of the programme prescribed, and make recommendation for its further development. (Written report 1500 words) (30%) (Learning Outcome 3)

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Edward, T (et al) (1997) Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook Human Kinetics
Frank, D (2002) Sports Training Principles - Sport, Nutrition and Fitness A & C Black
American College of Sports Medicine (2009) ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription ACSM.
Hagerman (2001) - Fitness Testing 101: A Guide for Trainers and Coaches University Press