- Course Code
- SR 3504
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Nagano
Pre-requisites
Notes
The practical work required in this course may pose difficulties to some students with disabilities. If this arises alternative arrangements will be made. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
Using the context of the elite athlete to the beginner exerciser, this course develops the themes explored at level 2. Dissection anatomy, detailed kinanthropometric assessment and biomechanics form the first six weeks, with integrated modules exploring structural and functional relationships. Thereafter, physiological assessment, exercise perscription and special needs are addressed in a practical – orientated series of modules.
Structure
12 week course - 2 one-hour lectures, 2 two-hour seminars and 1 four-hour laboratory session comprise each two week module. (Six modules comprise the course).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 written examination (70%), 1 anthropometry assignment (15%) and one training programme task (15%).