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EXSS2037: Advanced Strength and Conditioning
2024 unit information
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an advanced understanding of strength and conditioning, preparing students to capably assess, program and monitor athletes over a full playing season. This unit will cover the physiological basis of advanced assessment and programming techniques, including the instruction of advanced lifts, use of both novel and advanced training methods and the implementation of technology in program delivery and athlete monitoring. A focus of Advanced Strength and Conditioning is the practical application of physiological constructs in the design and delivery of real-life programs, which students will experience throughout the teaching and assessment structure of this unit.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Movement Sciences
| Code | EXSS2037 |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EXSS1040 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Assess - Identify the physical capacity needs of an athlete for a sport given their assessment profile.
- LO2. Program – Design and deliver a single phase of a strength and conditioning training program to improve the capacity of an individual to meet the demands of their sport.
- LO3. Evaluate – Assess the effectiveness of a training program to improve the physical capacities of an individual athlete
- LO4. Report – Communicate the results of a training program to a multi-disciplinary team.
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