Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS2038 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRS2038
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students will be introduced to a range of underpinning strength and conditioning concepts. The use of a range of pre-participation screening processes for performance will also be included, along with a variety of different strength and conditioning training techniques. Students will also be introduced to exercise prescription, periodisation of training and Olympic lifting. A clinical reasoning approach will enable students to provide an evidence-based justification to strength and conditioning programming.
Target Students
Year 2 BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation students
Classes
Taught by a variety of methods including seminars, lectures, clinical skills
Assessment
- 100% Practical: Practical coaching task
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim of the course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in performance screening and exercise prescription. The ability to assimilate assessment outcomes to design evidence-based strength and conditioning programmes and interventions will be developed. Professional conduct, the ability to determine when referral to other relevant health professionals is required, and the responsibilities and scope of practice of a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator will be reinforced throughout.Learning Outcomes
Apply anatomical and biomechanical knowledge in the selection of strategies to reduce injury or illness and promote both health and wellbeing.
Evaluate performance through the process of screening to identify opportunity for prehabilitation.
Utilise a range of strength and conditioning techniques to identify injury risk or the limited ability to participate in physical activity and sport.
Use evidence-based exercise prescription to develop an individual’s performance or reduce the risk of injury or illness.
Apply the concept of periodisation to influence the prescription of exercise to an individual.
Demonstrate proficiency, use of information technology and industry standard exercise equipment.