The module aims to provide the students with an understanding of the principles of exercise prescription through a series of lectures and practical workshops. Students will develop their knowledge, understanding and proficient delivery in exercise prescription. Students will also be introduced to methods of physiological assessment, e.g., range of movement, proprioception, strength, power, and aerobic capacity. The module will develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of the muscular-skeletal, cardio-vascular and neuro-muscular systems in relation to the principles of training for performance.

Assessment 1: Portfolio: Students, using a case scenario provided, will be required to formulate an evidence-based exercise programme that adheres to the principles of training and produce video evidence of effective exercise prescription. Learning outcome 1, 2 & 3

Formative assessment: Workshops will develop relevant skills throughout the module and formative assessment through regular feedback will be employed to enable students to reflect on and further develop their progress.

1. Deliver effective and technically competent exercise prescriptions. Application, Communication, Knowledge & understanding, Learning, Problem solving, Reflection

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles underpinning physical function, performance testing and exercise prescription. Analysis. Enquiry. Knowledge & understanding. Learning. Problem solving.

3. Interpret and explain academic literature through the justification for exercise prescription. Analysis.
Enquiry. Knowledge and understanding. Learning.

Teaching Clinic
Telehealth Hub
Virtual Reality Studio
Office 365 & Microsoft Teams
Rehabilitation Zone

Comfort, P., Abrahamson, E., (2010). Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention. Chichester, UK. Wiley-Blackwell.

Comfort, P., Jones, P., & McMahon, J.J. (2019.). Performance Assessment in Strength and Conditioning. London and New York. Routledge.

Jeffries, I., & Moody, J. (2016). Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance. Abingdon, UK. Routledge.

The module aims to provide you with essential knowledge and experience in the delivery of exercise prescription through the development of an instructional resource. Your resource will be in a multi-platform format with video, audio and written elements maximising accessibility. You will develop an understanding of the principles of exercise prescription through a series of lectures and practical workshops and develop your knowledge, understanding and proficient delivery in exercise prescription. You will also be introduced to methods of physiological assessment e.g., range of movement, proprioception, strength, power, and aerobic capacity. The module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the muscular-skeletal, cardio-vascular and neuro-muscular systems in relation to the principles of training for performance.

In order to provide the best learning experience to our students, the sport therapy and rehabilitation team is committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages students to develop their knowledge, understanding and technical skills. To achieve this, we use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet the diverse needs of our students. These techniques include, but are not limited to, problem-based learning, context-based learning, simulation, and peer to peer learning. This approach ensures that students are able to contextualise their knowledge and understanding and best prepares them for employment.

This module will be taught predominantly face to face in the Staffordshire Sport Therapy and rehabilitation clinics. Sessions will include the necessary theoretical understanding to ensure that an evidence based approached is being adhered to by students.