This module provides learning opportunities that will enable students to critically understand and apply movement screening and optimal periodised strategies for organising Strength and Conditioning programmes. Students will explore the research literature to critically demonstrate knowledge of applied screening and training protocols relating to the manipulation of timings, sequences, intensity and duration of exercise activities based on the physical / physiological level of the athlete and constraints of the competitive season and / or technical / tactical programme. Students will develop a critical awareness of total athlete management strategies designed to promote optimal adaptations to a training stimulus. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the factors that will create an environment specifically designed to promote sporting success.

1. Practical assessment. The students will be required to deliver a screening assessment for a specific injury risk identification. Students will be assessed for practical competency in demonstration and coaching of the screening assessment. The practical assessment assess learning outcomes 1&2.

2. Written report. Students will be required to apply critical evaluation of different periodised planning and recovery strategies to formulate a justification for and provide an appropriate training plan for a case study athlete. The written essay will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, & 4.

This module incorporates a tutor-lead lecture programme and practical sessions. Students will be required to conduct tutor-directed independent study, as well as student-lead enquiry and reading into research around the topics of the science of strength and conditioning covered in the module. Online platforms will be utilised to support the delivery of the module. It will host resources and additional independent learning tasks for students to complete. Formative assessment will be incorporated throughout the module and regular peer feedback will be a feature of the delivery.

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of musculoskeletal screening and its role in the reduction of injuries. Knowledge and Understanding. Enquiry. Analysis.

2. Demonstrate a detailed understanding and competent delivery of the screening methods available in relation to injury risk identification. Knowledge and Understanding. Application. Learning. Analysis.

3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, critical understanding and application of the concepts and principles relevant to the designing of linear and non-linear periodised annual training programmes. Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding

4. Demonstrate a critical awareness and application of rest and recovery strategies relevant to the type of periodised programme utilised. Application, Knowledge and Understanding

Access to Blackboard/ MS TEAMS
IT resources
Library resources
Strength and Conditioning lab
Indoor Hall/outdoor athletics field or pitch

Bompa, T. & Haff, G. (2009). Periodization : theory and methodology of training. 5th Edition. Human Kinetics.

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.

This module provides learning opportunities that will enable you to critically understand and apply movement screening and optimal periodised strategies for organising Strength and Conditioning programmes. You will explore the research literature to critically demonstrate knowledge of applied screening and training protocols relating to the manipulation of timings, sequences, intensity and duration of exercise activities based on the physical / physiological level of the athlete and constraints of the competitive season and / or technical / tactical programme. You will develop a critical awareness of total athlete management strategies designed to promote optimal adaptations to a training stimulus and will develop knowledge and understanding of the factors that will create an environment specifically designed to promote sporting success.