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SPG211: Performance Testing

Module Title Performance Testing
Module Code SPG211
Module Tutor Sarah Dibble
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description A fundamental role of performance coaches is to monitor the physiological condition of their athletes in order to optimize training strategies. This module aims to explore different methods of physiological performance testing and their application.
Indicative Syllabus This module will explore both central and peripheral determinants of performance and the sports science (physiology) support that is currently available to coaches. Students will study the theoretical concepts of monitoring and testing performance in a variety of sports and will also take part in a series of laboratory-based workshops. It is recommended that students have studied anatomy and physiology at level 1.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Understand the range of sport science (physiology) services available to performance coaches;
b) Understand the purpose and application of laboratory-based physiological testing;
c) Interpret physiological test results generated by physiologists and translate these appropriately for athletes;
d) Analyse the physiological requirements of athletic performance for a specific athlete/player;
e) Critically evaluate a range of appropriate tests to monitor and assess performance in a chosen sport;
f) Evaluate the specificity of field versus laboratory-based tests for a chosen sport.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:
Transferable Skills:
a) application of numerical techniques
b) problem-solving
c) working with others
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 25%
Student private study: 75%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 60% Coursework: Case Study: Equivalent to 2500 words
002: 40% Coursework: Standard: Equivalent to 1500 words
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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