The focus of this module is on methods of physiological assessment and monitoring and then use of data to facilitate an annual training programme for athlete.

Skills in data analysis and report writing will be taught and developed to assist with the requirements of the assessments.

Students will be provided with an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the methods and principles of training programme design, relevant for a particular sports performer.

Content will include, for instance, the concepts of periodised and polarised training, altitude training, and training and adaption in extreme environments.

Students will be taught how to measure, describe and analyse the chronic adaptations to training as well as the markers associated with overtraining. How to offset overtraining and implement recovery techniques in the design of a training programme will also be analysed.

A 2000-word annual training programme for a sports person weighted at 100%, assessing LO 1, 2 & 3.

The training programme will be based on the online content delivered over the course of the module. Students will be required to identify, research, design and construct this training programme during these sessions and via independent study. (Hypothetical case study).

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:

Teaching and learning strategies will involve the use of Microsoft Teams for the delivery of pre-recorded lectures along with weekly formative assessment via the use of online quizzes to check knowledge. Workshops to guide the production of coursework assignment will also be delivered using Microsoft teams. The core subject of Sports Psychology will be addressed using subject material from, for example, the field of recovery from injury, over-training syndromes and exercise addiction

1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of physiological concepts and principles and their application to sport and exercise. Knowledge and understanding, Learning, Application

2. Analyse, interpret and present physiological data. Application, Enquiry, Analysis, Communication

3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, critical understanding and application of the concepts and principles relevant to the dissemination of data from physiological tests to inform training of athletes. Learning, Problem solving, Communication, Application, Knowledge and understanding

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

Bompa, T. O., & Haff G. G. (2010). Periodization: Theory & methodology of training. (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2015). Physiology of sport and exercise. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Maughan, R. J., & Gleeson, M. (2010). The biomechanical basis of sports performance. (2nd edit). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

McArdle, W. D. Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2014). Exercise physiology: Nutrition, energy, and human performance. (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Williams and Wilkins.

This module focuses on methods of physiological assessment and monitoring of athletes and the use of data to facilitate an annual training programme. Students will be provided with an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the methods and principles of training programme design, relevant for a particular sports performer. Content will include, for instance, the concepts of periodised and polarised training, altitude training, and training and adaption in extreme environments. In addition, students will gain an understanding of multi-disciplinary approach to athlete preparation regarding, for example, recovery from injury, exercise addiction and over-training syndromes.