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1. Plan, design, execute and self-reflect on a 1-to-1 personal training session.
Application
Communication
Problem solving
Reflection

2. Plan, design, execute and self-reflect on a group fitness session
Application
Communication
Problem solving
Reflection

3. Critically apply and integrate theoretical knowledge gained from other sport and exercise modules to the area of personal training and/or group fitness instruction
Application
Knowledge and understanding

Students will be encouraged to use knowledge gained in the subdisciplines of sport and exercise, as well as contemporary research, to assist in the planning and designing of safe and effective exercise/training sessions that are relevant to the performer (e.g., based on personal lifestyle needs and goals) and in the preparation of a magazine article. This knowledge may include aspects of health and fitness, exercise adherence, behaviour change, lifestyle management, sociological perspectives, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and movement analysis, depending on the modules that have been, or are being, studied. Instructing/coaching/teaching skills will be developed. Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice their teaching and communication skills, and to observe, analyse, reflect on and modify them, in order to ensure that the performer progresses. The organisational context of fitness instruction and personal training (skills, qualifications, register of exercise professionals), including requirements for self-employment as well as working in a club, will be considered, as well as risk assessment, duty of care, health and safety, data protection, legal requirements and professional obligations particular to exercise to music, fitness instruction and personal training. The aim of the module is to prepare students to achieve a professional award (Level 2 in fitness instruction in the context of exercise to music, or a Level 3 certificate in personal training, as appropriate). Students may opt to take this qualification following successful completion of the module.

Ansell, M. (2008). Personal training. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.

Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (Eds.). (2016). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. (4th ed.). National Strength and Conditioning Association. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Howley, E. T., & Thompson, D. L. (2012). Fitness professional's handbook. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Kennedy, C., & Yorke, M. M. (2014). Methods of group exercise instruction. (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Fitness studio with suitable flooring, mirrors, to accommodate a class of at least 20, containing music centre with recording, playing and speed up/down facilities.
Music and music licence.
A suitably-equipped gym/exercise space, containing cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, rowers, exercise bikes), free weights and fixed-path resistance machines.
Resistance bands, mats, steps, medicine ball and fit balls.
Suitably-equipped lecture room.
Internet access sufficient to access Blackboard

A TEACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 30%. A PRACTICAL EXAM weighted at 30%. ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%.

A PRACT EXAM length .5 HOURS weighted at 30%. Assesses LO 1
A TEACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 30%. Assesses LO 2
An ASSIGNMENT length 1000 words weighted at 40%. Assesses LO 3

The assignment is the final assessment.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:

The practical exam requires the student to train a client on a one-to-one basis (learning outcome 1). Students will be assessed on their: pre-session planning; their instructing skills; their ability to meet their client ¿s needs and to keep records; their assessment of their client ¿s abilities; and on their reflection of their performance.

Teaching practical: students will be required to 1) instruct a section of a group fitness session (learning outcome 2). As part of this practical, students will be required to critically reflect on their teaching performance. Students will be assessed on their ability to plan the session; make use of music, to instruct, observe, correct, provide encouragement/feedback, adhere to safety principles, choreograph, and on their ability to ensure that the routine is appropriate to the needs of the individual(s) by providing adaptation and progression options.

The assignment will be a research-informed blog on a topic that is relevant for a fitness professional, which draws on research and knowledge from discipline(s) within sport and exercise. (learning outcome 3)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:

Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice their teaching and communication skills, and to observe, analyse, reflect on and modify them, using video and formative feedback from tutors and peers.

"Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (32 hours)
24 hours Practical sessions
Lectures - 8 hours in total

Guided Independent Study: (118 hours)
20 hours Reading
20 hours Extending notes
30 hours Practice for practical exam
30 hours Practice for teaching practical
18 hours Preparation of written teaching plan
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You will be encouraged to use knowledge gained in the subdisciplines of sport and exercise, as well as contemporary research, to assist in the planning and designing of safe and effective exercise/training sessions that are relevant to the performer (e.g., based on personal lifestyle needs and goals) and in the preparation of a magazine article. This knowledge may include aspects of health and fitness, exercise adherence, behaviour change, lifestyle management, sociological perspectives, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and movement analysis, depending on the modules that have been, or are being, studied. Instructing/coaching/teaching skills will be developed. You will be provided with the opportunity to practice your teaching and communication skills, and to observe, analyse, reflect on and modify them, in order to ensure that the performer progresses. The organisational context of fitness instruction and personal training (skills, qualifications, register of exercise professionals), including requirements for self-employment as well as working in a club, will be considered, as well as risk assessment, duty of care, health and safety, data protection, legal requirements and professional obligations particular to exercise to music, fitness instruction and personal training. The aim of the module is to prepare you to achieve a professional award (Level 2 in fitness instruction in the context of exercise to music, or a Level 3 certificate in personal training, as appropriate). You may opt to take this qualification following successful completion of the module.