Module Descriptors
THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING
SPOR60406
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Trevor Barter
Email: T.J.Barter@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with an advanced level of knowledge in the design of an annual training
programme for a sports performer: including the concept of periodisation, problems associated with overtraining,
altitude training, monitoring of training and peaking of performance.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour student / tutor-led workshop sessions
24 hours tutor-directed independent study
102 hours student-led independent study
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
1. An annual training plan plus 1500 word justification of the plan. (assesses LOs 1 and 2).

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Workshop sessions will continually provide feedback on progress as each workshop will contribute towards the final
summative assessment.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Texts
Bompa, T. O. (1999) 'Periodization: Theory and methodology of training'. Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-88011-851-2
Fox, E. L., Bowers, R. W. and Foss, M. L. (1997). 'The physiological basis for exercise and sport'. (5th Ed).
Brown and Benchmark. ISBN: 0-697-12626-9
Hoffman, J. (2002). 'Physiological aspects of sport training and performance'. Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-7360-3424-2