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This course utilises various strength and conditioning contexts to consolidate and enhance knowledge and understanding of effective physical development strategies for diverse populations. There is a focus on correct technique to prevent injury and enhance performance for those interested in participation or high performance. Students will also have an opportunity within a sport- or fitness-related workplace environment (of their choice) to experience and contribute to the physical development of a population. The course content and the workplace environments will allow students to understand and apply effective physical development strategies as well as gaining knowledge and understanding of key strength and power exercises.
1. Outline key terminology and concepts integral to the practice of strength and conditioning.2. Identify and execute fundamental strength movements, providing insightful feedback to correct technique.3. Critique effective strategies to enhance the training environment4. Examine the physical demands of various athletic contexts. Evaluating and outlining effective physical strategies relating to these contexts.5. Design and present measurable, progressive strength and conditioning programmes.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
SPRT109
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Mark Drury
Chris North and Stacey Niao
Domestic fee $1,099.00
International fee $5,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .