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White, G. (2006) The Physiology of Training. Churchill Livingston.

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

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 2000 word justification of the plan (LO's 1 and 2).

All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve an overall pass in this module.

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.

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