Critically evaluate the physiological and/or biomechanical basis of advanced training methods within strength and conditioning and the implications that it has for programme design.

Coursework Title: Development of an applied strength and conditioning intervention involving needs analysis, programme prescription and justification (3000 words)

Hand in Date: 15th January 2016

You will carry out a needs analysis for the sport of Lacrosse. You will be provided with a set of physiological data collected from the Lacrosse squad prior to the start of pre season. You will provide examples of training sessions and justification of these over a period of 3 months. The 3 months period will start from the first day of preseason. The preseason phase lasts for 6 weeks. You will also be provided with a match schedule for the first 3 months of the season.

Needs analysis
The needs analysis will be in the form of a table(s). The needs analysis will include an analysis of the demands of the sport and a kinesiological analysis along with an analysis of the physiological data that is supplied. This will be accompanied by a justification. You should refer to information from appropriate reference sources in the justification.

Training Intervention
Students will devise an appropriate training intervention that covers all areas of strength and conditioning the exercises plan will be based on the needs analysis and ‘results’ from the physiological tests. Pre-season lasts for 6 weeks The last two weeks of the preseason will have friendly match (see match schedule at the end of this document). The exercise plan will be in the form of a table(s)/diagram(s) and will cover three month of training. This must be justified with reference to appropriate information sources.

Marking scheme
The marking scheme used for the coursework is given at the end of this document. Read this carefully before you start work.

Marking Scheme/Criteria
TOTAL OF 100 MARKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PIECE OF WORK

Marking Grid
Needs Analysis 20% Zero 10% 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% 75% 85% 100%
Current status 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Desired Status 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Action Needed 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Adherence Issues 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Common Injuries 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Physiological demands of sport / activity 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Basic Kinesiological analysis 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Justification of Needs Analysis 20% Zero 10% 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% 75% 85% 100%
Understanding of topic 0 1 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 10
Scientific terminology correct and clear 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Use of literature 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Training Intervention 30% Zero 10% 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% 75% 85% 100%
Programme meets need of client 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Contains realistic timings, intensities and sequence of activities 0 1 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 10
Contains session plan of:
Warm-up
0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Contains session plan of:
Strength / Power 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Contains session plan of:
Aerobic / Anaerobic
0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Contains session plan of:
Movement training
0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Contains session plan of:
Flexibility
0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2
Demonstrates safe practice 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Justification of training plan 20% Zero 10% 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% 75% 85% 100%
Rational 0 1 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 10
Scientific terminology correct and clear 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Use of literature 0 0.5 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 5
Presentation 10%
General neatness and layout 0 0.3 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 3
Spelling and Grammar 0 0.3 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 3
Ref list and text-citations 0 0.4 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 4

What you need to submit = HARD COPY (via Moodle)

Note that
• if you hand in the hard copy LATE your overall mark will be penalised in line with standard University Penalties (see below)

Specific help available
1. The reading list provided in the module guide will give some help in starting to find appropriate material
2. Students can also show a draft of their final presentation for advice prior to submission on one occasion only at a staff surgery time
3. On-line material is available to support this in Moodle

ESTIMATED STUDENT HOURS
The suggested time to complete this coursework is 80 Hrs.

Submission date and procedure
Coursework must be submitted via turnitin on the 15th January 2016

Normal penalties for late/ none submission apply-
– work that is submitted late, without an extension or deferral having been granted, will receive a mark of ZERO (students MAY be eligible for a resit attempt)
– work that is not submitted will be recorded as ABSENT- students will NOT be entitled to resit the module. THIS MAY HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.

If you are unable to hand your coursework in by the required deadline and are eligible for an extension or deferral you must contact the departmental office (JSG46, 02476 88 8175) or your level tutor as soon as possible and BEFORE the date the work is due.

If you are unable to attend by the required deadline and are eligible for an extension or deferral you must contact the departmental office (JSG46, 02476 88 8175) or your course director as soon as possible and BEFORE the date the work is due.

Plagiarism
Students are required to sign the declaration on plagiarism on the cover sheet. As stated in this declaration your work must be your own independent piece of work, not produced in collusion with a fellow student (i.e. your work should not be similar to any other students) or plagiarized (copied) from a fellow student or a web site or a text book or any other information source. When referencing sources of information (books, journals or web pages) make sure you use the correct University Harvard referencing system

Penalties for work that is too long
If your work is more than 10% over the time limit 10% of your mark will be removed as a penalty. Your limit is 10 minutes so you will be penalised if your presentation is more than 11minutes long

Additional information

1. Teaching Staff
Name: Dr Sam Oxford
Room number: JS346
Tel: 02476888920
Email: s.oxford@coventry.ac.uk

2. Date Handed Out
This document forms part of the Module Handbook given to students in a lecture at the start of term (October 2015)

3. Date Marked Work will be Returned
Work will be returned within 2 weeks of submission

4. Return of Coursework
Work will be returned via Moodle

5. Feedback on Coursework
o Written comments will be provided on the mark sheet
o Mark sheet/ proforma shows marks achieved in each area

6. Learning Outcomes
The intended learning outcomes are that, on completion of the module, students should be able to: This coursework links with module learning outcomes 2and 4.
1. Critically evaluate the physiological and/or biomechanical basis of advanced training methods within strength and conditioning and the implications that it has for programme design.
2. Undertake a needs analysis and apply the principles of training and periodisation to programme design for a prescribed sport.