Module catalogue: ST5F03

ST5F03 - Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist (2019/20)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2019/20

Module title

Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement Specialist

Module level

Intermediate (05)

Credit rating for module

School

School of Human Sciences

Total study hours

300

210 hours	Guided independent study
90 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Coursework	50%		Case study (2500)
Coursework	50%		Case study (2500)

Running in 2019/20

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

No instances running in the year

Module summary

This module comprises a broadly-based introduction to corrective exercise topics such as movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques and common musculoskeletal impairments. The module provides the advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully work with clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns. It takes students through different training methods for performance improvements with particular emphasis on flexibility, core, balance, strength, power, speed and reactive training.

Module aims

In this module students will develop knowledge and skills of how to successfully work with clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns. They will be able to identify movement based impairments and evaluate various strategies for musculoskeletal impairments.

They will then develop this knowledge and research current training programmes for performance enhancement. They will develop an understanding of how to provide a structured programme to increase a client’s performance. This will be covered both theoretically and practically within the gym environment. The practical skills they develop will also improve their employability in the sports and health areas. In addition, students will also develop the ability to write advanced exercise programmes as well as to clearly communicate data relevant to allied professionals such as coaches and trainers. There is also the opportunity for students to complete the NASM’s Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancements Specialist courses at the end of the module. The indicative NASM accreditation content is covered in this unit, adding to their employability skills.

Syllabus

This syllabus covers: Movement assessments; Inhibitory Techniques (Self-Myofascial Release); Lengthening Techniques (Static Stretching); Activation Techniques (Isolated Strengthening); Integration Techniques (Integrated Dynamic Movement). With a specific focus on: Corrective Exercise Strategy for foot and ankle impairments; knee impairment; Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex impairment and Shoulder Impairment.

The syllabus then progresses onto performance enhancement, focussing on the essentials of integrated training. With a bias towards: Postural considerations; integrated performance profile; integrated flexibility training; core training; balance training; reactive training; speed agility quickness training; integrated resistance training; integrated programme design and nutrition and sports supplementation.

Learning and teaching

The first semester is devoted to the corrective exercise training, and its application in a practical setting. The second semester focuses on performance enhancement training for athletes. The material is delivered by a combination of scheduled teaching and guided independent student. Teaching comprises of a lecture programme and practical classes. Practical classes include gym and field based exercise sessions, as well as physical exercise testing. Guided independent study is supported by material on Moodle as well as a variety of worksheets and journal articles which allow for self-directed study. During induction, students are shown how to use ProMonitor, available from MyCandi which allows them to monitor their progress, record their personalised learning goals, and reflect on their learning through the ability to record comments on their personalised learning plan page throughout the year.

Learning outcomes

Assessment strategy

Achievement of the learning outcomes is assessed through a combination of two case studies (50%) each. Case study 1 will be an assessment of a corrective exercise strategy (2500 words, Learning Outcomes 1,2 and 3). Case study two will be an assessment of a performance enhancement programme (2500 words, Learning Outcomes 4 and 5). An aggregate mark of 40% or more is required to pass this module.

Bibliography

Essential Reading:

Clark. M.A. and Lucett.S.C. (2010) NASM Essentials of Sports performance Training. Baltimore, MD. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

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