This module further develops students’ understanding of the principles of Strength and Conditioning and their ability to perform advanced practical elements of Strength and Conditioning Sport Science. Students will build upon their learning from previous modules and develop advanced level coaching strategies utilising applied coaching science for specific components of performance for individual athletes. Such coaching strategies could include the constraints lead approach to developing athletic performance and movement literacy. The students will develop their professional experience and digital fluency through the delivery of a high-quality teaching presentation.

The students will be required to produce and present a high-quality teaching presentation on their delivery of a practical training session for the development of fine or gross motor skills in either a performance or rehabilitation setting. The presentation must include short video clips of the students’ applying salient aspects of the protocol. The students will present their presentation to a live audience of their peers and academic staff. The presentation assesses learning outcomes 1 & 2

This module incorporates a tutor-lead lecture programme and practical sessions. Students will be required to conduct tutor-directed independent study, as well as student-lead enquiry and reading into research around the topics of the science of exercise prescription covered in the module. Online platforms will be utilised to support the delivery of the module. It will host resources and additional independent learning tasks for students to complete. Formative assessment will be incorporated throughout the module and regular peer feedback will be a feature of the delivery.

1. Critically evaluate the principles of training which help in the selection of various strategies for learning and teaching fine and gross motor skills for performance or rehabilitation. Analysis. Enquiry. Knowledge and Understanding. Learning.

2. Demonstrate the application of appropriate training principles in the delivery of a training session that concerns the development of fine or gross motor skills in either a performance or rehabilitation setting. Application. Reflection. Knowledge and Understanding. Communication.

Access to Blackboard/ MS TEAMS
IT resources
Library resources
Strength and Conditioning lab
Indoor Hall/outdoor athletics field or pitch

Comfort, P., Abrahamson, E., (2010). Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention. Chichester, UK. Wiley-Blackwell.

Comfort, P., Jones, P., & McMahon, J.J. (2019.). Performance Assessment in Strength and Conditioning. London and New York. Routledge.

Turner, A., & Comfrot, P. (2018). Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence Based Approach. London and New York. Routledge.

This module further develops your understanding of the principles of Strength and Conditioning and your ability to perform advanced practical elements of Strength and Conditioning Sport Science. You will build upon prior learning from previous modules and develop advanced level coaching strategies utilising applied coaching science for specific components of performance for individual athletes. You will develop your own managed self development and professional experience through the delivery of a high quality teaching presentation. The development and delivery of such a presentation will allow you to demonstrate life wide learning skills transferable in a global context within the vocational profession and beyond.