The module aims to provide students with an advanced level of knowledge in the principles and design of an annual training programme for a sports performer: including the concepts of periodisation, overtraining, altitude training, monitoring of training and peaking of performance.

Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
1. An annual training plan plus 1500 word justification of the plan (LO's 1 and 2).

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:

Workshop sessions will continually provide feedback on progress as each workshop will contribute progressively towards the final summative assessment.

Contact Hours: (24)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour student / tutor-led workshop sessions

Independent Study Hours: (126)
24 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
48 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
36 hours in assignment preparation
18 hours student-led independent study

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities

Bompa, T.O. (1999) Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training. Human Kinetics.
Bompa, T.O. and Carrera, M.C. (2005) Periodization Training for Sports. Human Kinetics.
Olbrecht, J (2000) The Science of Winning. Swimshop.
White, G. (2006) The Physiology of Training. Churchill Livingston.