Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Applied Practice in Coaching, Exercise and Fitness module offers students insight into practicalities of exercise prescription. Students attain an CIMSPA recognised external qualification in gym instruction, increasing employability opportunities.Students demonstrate applied practice of patient management in an exercise setting using relevant research to inform their approach.
Aims
This module aims to offer Applied Practice in Coaching, Exercise and Fitness which will equip students with the skills and knowledge to apply exercise principles to a healthy population. The module offers a blended learning approach that will encompass external body qualifications and exercise application skills, using appropriate communication language and prescription skills for use in a public setting.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Deliver a safe and effective exercise programme, in line with external body guidelines: 1,2Competently perform exercise instruction and prescription encompassing warm up, strength training, aerobic endurance, flexibility and cool down: 1Identify and apply pre exercise screening and health and fitness assessments: 1,2Demonstrate the application of safe and competent handling skills appropriate to the level of study: 1Demonstrate interpersonal communication and coaching skills: 1
Active learning includes:~34 hours of practical synchronous teaching to included delivery of external body exercise awards, learning to be completed via lectures, practical workshops.~2 hours of tutorials~20 hours of asynchronous 94 Hours of independent study completed via:~ 40 hours development of assessment, ~ 54 hours self directed study.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Competence weighted 80%A 20 minute practical exam assessment
2: Options weighted 20%Data collection and interpretation (500 words)