Activity Leadership 3

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: PHAC61002
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 26
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  This Module aims to bring students to a level of competence in the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual and group exercise sessions in the 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 (European Health Fitness Association Basic Level Instructor).

A further aim is to provide the student with a detailed understanding of the factors that affect performance, the components of field testing and training methodologies for performance. The module also requires students to apply theory in a practical setting focusing on individual and team sporting requirements.
  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop2 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.
2Illustrate and practically demonstrate through the use of effective communication skills the key pedagogical and motivation skills underpinning programme design.
3Adapt or progress an exercise session/programme to cater for specific needs of an individual or group.
4Demonstrate proficiency in the design, organisation and management of a training session
5Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment of physiological fitness in the field setting
6Discuss and demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of stretching types to improve flexibility


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
This AL programme 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 each, students rotate around the 3 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 & effective feedback, reflective practice. Students complete a log of commercial classes completed attended. Students are also required to reflect on the classes they attend.
Performance training - The practical aspect will be delivered through experiential learning and reflection on data collected. T


 
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Content Detail
Activity Leadership (Practical)Activity 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
Performance Training (Practical)Performance Training:
Fitness testing in field setting for fitness components of Aerobic endurance, Anaerobic endurance, Speed, Agility, Power, Flexibility
Practical application of training for fitness components of Aerobic endurance, Anaerobic endurance, Speed, Agility, Power, Flexibility.
Practical application of sports conditioning warm up/cool down/active recovery.
Design, organisation and management of a training session.
Application and understanding of Periodisation.
Applicable software systems for sports analysis e.g. POLAR team system, POLAR protrainer, Dartfish video analysis.


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
Practical Activity Leadership. Students to complete 1 of the following 1. ETM & Step: 2. Free & Machine Weights & CV Machines; 3. Stretch & Body Conditioning
Students must also submit a log demonstrating attendance at six exercise classes outside of schedules college classes
Performance Training: The practical component requires students to complete a final practical assessment
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


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentPractical TeachingActivity Leadership: Block Assessment with session plan and oral70
4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentPracticalPerformance Training - Simulation - Group assessment30


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780736049078Essential Methods of Group Exercise Instruction
Kennedy CA, Yoke MM
Human Kinetics		20051-
Recommended9780781745925Americal College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification Study Kit
ACSM
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins		20077-
Recommended9780736051538ACSM Health Fitness Facility Standards & Guidelines
ACSM
Human kinetics		20073-
Recommended9780736061708Fitness Professionals Handbook
Howley & Franks
Human Kinetics		20075-
Recommended0736062262Physiology of Sport & Exercise
Wilmore & Costill
Human Kinetics		20043-
Recommended0335209440Playwork Theory & Practice
Brown F (Ed)
Open University Press		2003-
Recommended0945483716Adventure in Creative Movement Activities; A Guide for Teaching
Lloyd M.L.
Bowers Publishing		1998-
Recommended0750700076Movement Education leading to gymnastics 4-7.
Manners H.K. & Carroll M.E.
The Falmer Press		1995-
None1234567890None
None
None		1900-
Recommended0750700025Gymnastics 7-11
Carroll M.E.
Falmer Press		1991-
Recommended0000000000Themes for Educational Gymnastics
Williams J.
A&C Black		1987-
None1234567890None
None
None		1900-
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-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.ilam.ie
Websitewww.acsm.org
Websitewww.exerciseregister.org
Websitewww.ehfa.eu
Websitewww.afaa.com
Websitewww.acefitness.org
Websitewww.nsca-lift.org
Websitewww.canfitpro.com
Websitewww.scwfitness.com
Websitewww.witeducation.com
Websitewww.repsireland.ie
JournalJournal of Sports Conditioning
JournalMedicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
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