Activity Leadership 1

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: PHAC61000
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 32
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 32
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  This module focuses specifically upon trends in the fitness industry and to bring students to a level of competence in the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual and group exercise sessions. This is done in the context of exercise to music and gym environments with healthy adults using a whole-part-whole approach. Students will participate in practical exercise classes incorporating the following elements, exercise to music, step, circuits, weights, cv machines, stretch and body conditioning. The knowledge, competence and skills required to operate as a basic level instructor in the exercise to music and gym environments will be achieved through the outside accreditation of EHFA (European Health Fitness Association Basic Level Instructor).  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week
Lecture1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Plan, deliver & evaluate a variety of products and services skills in the areas of exercise to music, step, stretch training and body conditioning, free weights, machine weights and cardiovascular machines for healthy adults.
2Adapt or progress an exercise session/programme to cater for specific needs of an individual or group.
3Reflect objectively on performance in a movement or teaching setting
4Describe and explain the components of fitness and the principles of training
5Illustrate and practically demonstrate through the use of effective communication skills the key pedagogical and motivation skills underpinning programme design.


 
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Learning Strategies
AL Practical: This module operates on the principle of whole-part-whole teaching/learning strategy, with four 5 credit standard attainment benchmarks. Students cover; exercise to music, step, weights, cv machines, stretch and body conditioning. Master class sessions are followed by 3 blocks coving the 6 modalities where students have the opportunity to gain competency in small group work in each area building towards integrative product development at the end of year 2. Team teaching will be used, 3 staff members will deliver the 2 of the six areas, students rotate around the three groups in blocks of 12 weeks. All staff members will be involved in team assessing at the end of year 2. This encompasses choreography, music selection, cueing, experiential learning through teaching & participating, peer observation & feedback, reflective practice. Students complete a log of commercial classes attended. Students are also required to reflect on the classes they attend.
Activity Leadership Theory, Pedagogy & Communication:<br>The theoretical knowledge underpinning the competence and skills requirements of an activity facilitator are taught through theory classes that refer continuously to elements covered in the practical classes. The team teaching approach taken in this module ensures that continuous links are made between subject matter covered in both the practical and theoretical sessions. Likewise assessment strategies ensure that students demonstrate their understanding by incorporating assessment elements that demand integration between theoretical and practical content. Teaching the subject in this manner i.e. through both practical and theoretical classes enable reflective practice and reinforcement of learning.<br>


 
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Content Detail
Activity Leadership PracticalActivity Leadership: Practical
Principles of group exercise instruction
Guidelines for group exercise class segments
Practical Teaching Skills
Designing group exercise sessions
Implementing group exercise sessions
Evaluating group exercise sessions
Gym instruction using machines and other resistance methods

Activity Leadership TheoryIntroduction to components of Fitness; Health Related Components or Fitness Muscular Strength and Endurance Aerobic Theory, Stretch Theory, body composition. (Define, evaluate, norms, modification methods/ training techniques)

Introduction to the principles of Training; progression, specificity, individual differences, overload (FITT/MFDI), variation, (define, understand, apply to each component of fitness, evaluate effectiveness of application)

Health appraisal, risk assessment and safety of exercise: Benefits and risks associated with exercise; health screening and risk stratification (ACSM)

Communication, Pedagogy and Leadership Styles:
Theoretical pedagogical considerations
Communication skills for the activity leader
Leaderships styles
Motivational techniques
Class management, skill development


 
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Assessment Strategies
Practical: (1 of the following) 1. ETM & Step, 2. Free and machine weights & CV machines, 3. Stretch & Body Conditioning.
Students must also submit a log demonstrating attendance at six exercise classes outside of scheduled college classes.
Students must achieve a minimum mark of 30% in the final practical examination in Activity Leadership Modules. Less than 30% is considered an extreme weakness and the practical exam must be repeated.
Repeat assessment strategy:Where student has met minimum requirements for attendance he/she may be offered the opportunity to repeat practical components and to submit written assignments. This will be determined on a person by person basis.

Students must achieve 60% to be eligible for REPS register


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentPractical TeachingBlock Assessments with session plan70
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentProject - IndividualMay consist of some of the following: Case Study/Written Exam/ Portfolio30


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780736049078Methods of Group Exercise Instruction
Kennedy CA, Yoke MM
Human Kinetics		20051-
Recommended9780781745925American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification Study Kit
ACSM
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins		20077-
Recommended9780736051533ACSMs Health Fitness Facility Standards & Guidelines
ACSM
Human Kinetics		20073-
Recommended9780736061780Fitness Professionals Handbook
Howley & Franks
Human Kinetics		20075-
Recommended0736062262Physiology of Sport & Exercise
Wilmore & Costill
Human Kinetics		20043-
Recommended9781451191554Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance (Exercise Physiology)
McArdle, Katch & Katch
Walters Kluwer		20148th-
Recommended9781408125878The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music
Lawernce, D
A & C Black, Ltd, London		20093rd-


 
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