Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
Unit Code
SPS6107
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
1
Credit Points
20
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit addresses current and emerging issues within the strength and conditioning profession. Issues related to the use of strength and conditioning methods with various populations will be explored. Specific attention will be paid to the health and wellness effects of resistance training and issues related to cross-cultural and Indigenous populations will be addressed. Furthermore, management issues related to the design and layout of facilities as well as scheduling, policy development, and procedures will be addressed.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 2 units from SPS5133, SPS5134
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded SPS5119
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Create an industry-specific review of literature based upon the contemporary scientific literature.
- Critically analyse current issues in strength and conditioning specific to various population groups.
- Define contemporary issues that are of importance to strength and conditioning professionals.
- Understand cross cultural issues including those specific to Indigenous populations.
Unit Content
- Androgen use and doping issues in modern sports.
- Contemporary trends in resistance training in the older adult and ageing populations.
- Cross cultural and Indigenous issues in strength and conditioning.
- Current issues related to resistance training and youth populations.
- Current trends involving dietary supplement use in sports.
- Facility planning and management.
- Resistance training and health and wellness.
- Resistance training for selected clinical populations.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, discussion boards, other e-learning activities, and guest speakers.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
Literature Review | Comprehensive Research Literature Review | 40% |
Assignment | Discussion Board Group Engagement Assignment | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Baechle, T., & Earle, R. (2008). Essentials of strength and conditioning (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Bompa, T.O., & Haff, G.G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and methodology of training (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Thomas, J.R., & Nelson, J.K. (2005). Research methods in physical activity (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Stone, M.H., Stone, M., & Sands, W.A. (2007). Principles and practice of resistance training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
- Ratamess, N. (2012). ACSM's foundations of strength and conditioning. New York, NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Chandler, J., & Brown, L. (2013). Conditioning for strength human performance (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Journal References
- Medicine in Science, Sport and Exercise
- Sports Medicine
- Strength and Conditioning Journal
- Journal of Sports Sciences
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
- Journal of Applied Physiology
- Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
- European Journal of Applied Physiology
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
Unit Code
SPS6107
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
1
Credit Points
20
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
Online
Description
This unit addresses current and emerging issues within the strength and conditioning profession. Issues related to the use of strength and conditioning methods with various populations will be explored. Specific attention will be paid to the health and wellness effects of resistance training and issues related to cross-cultural and Indigenous populations will be addressed. Furthermore, management issues related to the design and layout of facilities as well as scheduling, policy development, and procedures will be addressed.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 2 units from SPS5133, SPS5134
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded SPS5119
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Create an industry-specific review of literature based upon the contemporary scientific literature.
- Critically analyse current issues in strength and conditioning specific to various population groups.
- Define contemporary issues that are of importance to strength and conditioning professionals.
- Understand cross cultural issues including those specific to Indigenous populations.
Unit Content
- Androgen use and doping issues in modern sports.
- Contemporary trends in resistance training in the older adult and ageing populations.
- Cross cultural and Indigenous issues in strength and conditioning.
- Current issues related to resistance training and youth populations.
- Current trends involving dietary supplement use in sports.
- Facility planning and management.
- Resistance training and health and wellness.
- Resistance training for selected clinical populations.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, discussion boards, other e-learning activities, and guest speakers.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Examination | End of Semester Examination | 30% |
Literature Review | Comprehensive Research Literature Review | 40% |
Assignment | Discussion Board Group Engagement Assignment | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Baechle, T., & Earle, R. (2008). Essentials of strength and conditioning (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Thomas, J.R., & Nelson, J.K. (2005). Research methods in physical activity (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Stone, M.H., Stone, M., & Sands, W.A. (2007). Principles and practice of resistance training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
- Ratamess, N. (2012). ACSM's foundations of strength and conditioning. New York, NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Chandler, J., & Brown, L. (2013). Conditioning for strength human performance (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Bompa, T.O., & Haff, G.G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and methodology of training (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Journal References
- Journal of Sports Sciences
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
- Medicine in Science, Sport and Exercise
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
- Journal of Applied Physiology
- Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
- European Journal of Applied Physiology
- Sports Medicine
- Strength and Conditioning Journal
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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