Enhancing Oral Presentations in MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning Course, Lecture notes of Design

Download Enhancing Oral Presentations in MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning Course and more Lecture notes Design in PDF only on Docsity! 1 The University of Edinburgh The Moray House School of Education Board of Studies 16 November 2017 Amendment to assessment for EDUA11056 Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training Brief description of the paper Proposal to change the assessment profile for a 20 credit core course on the MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning in order to reduce repetition of assessment modes and better reflect the relevance and importance of the remaining assessment. Action requested For approval Resource implications Does the paper have resource implications? No If ‘Yes’, in which section(s) of the paper are they described? Risk assessment Does the paper include a risk analysis? No If ‘Yes’, in which section(s) of the paper is it set out? Equality and diversity Have due considerations been given to the equality impact of this paper? Yes Freedom of information Can this paper be included in open business? Yes If no, please indicate why the paper must be withheld, and for how long (eg until decision is publicly announced): Its disclosure would substantially prejudice a programme of research Its disclosure would substantially prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs Its disclosure would substantially prejudice the commercial interests of any person or organisation Its disclosure would constitute a breach of confidence actionable in court I 2 Its disclosure would constitute a breach of the Data Protection Act Other (please give further details) Any other relevant information Dr Shaun Phillips (Programme Director for MSc Strength and Conditioning) will present this paperwork. Originator of the paper Dr Shaun Phillips, Programme Director for MSc Strength and Conditioning, August 2017. 5 MHSE SPGSC/Board of Studies Course Amendment Form *will result in a new course code being created Changes requiring SPGSC/Board of Studies Approval PRE AMENDMENT POST AMENDMENT Home Subject Area* Graduate School of Education and Sport Graduate School of Education and Sport Course name* (and code) Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (EDUA11056) Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (T.B.C) SCQF credit level * 11 11 Credit Value* 20 20 Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the physiological and biomechanical demands of strength, power and endurance resistance training exercises, as well as subsequent adaptations. 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current theories and methodologies of training programme design, recognising current issues. 3. Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in planning suitable training sessions and programmes, with reference to supporting theories and evidence. 4. Communicate and defend a training programme designed and developed through critical use of research evidence and theory, considering professional guidelines and practical limitations. 1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the physiological and biomechanical demands of strength, power and endurance resistance training exercises, as well as subsequent adaptations. 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current theories and methodologies of training programme design, recognising current issues. 3. Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in planning suitable training sessions and programmes, with reference to supporting theories and evidence. 4. Communicate and defend a training programme designed and developed through critical use of research evidence and theory, considering professional guidelines and practical limitations. 6 Balance of Assessment Types (formative , summative)/ Components (eg essay, exam) with % Weightings (Please indicate alignment with learning outcomes ) Summative assessment: 1,500 word critical review (40%) LO 1-2 Oral Presentation (60%) LO 1-4 Summative assessment: Oral Presentation (100%) LO 1-4 Pass requirements (compensation/ aggregation) Students must achieve at least 40% to pass the course, although they are reminded that they should try to keep their mark above 50% with regard to progression. Students must achieve at least 40% to pass the course, although they are reminded that they should try to keep their mark above 50% with regard to progression. 7 Rationale for Changes: Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training addresses learning outcomes (see appendix to this paper) that are crucial for the development of a strength and conditioning graduate, regardless of that graduate’s future career aspirations. The course focuses on a critical understanding of the design and programming of training methodologies for the development of strength, power, and endurance through resistance training. The course is delivered by an external contact with significant practical coaching and exercise programming experience, as well as holding a PhD in exercise physiology. This individual is also a United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accredited Coach. This accreditation is an important component of the course delivery, as one of the principal aims of the course is for students to develop their training programming skills towards UKSCA standards; not only to ensure student development is commensurate with industry expectations, but also to support those students who wish to pursue UKSCA accreditation. The current assessment profile does not reflect the industry-relevant aims of the course as fully as possible. Current assessments are a 1,500 word critical review of a resistance training intervention (40% weighting), and an oral defence of a planned and periodised resistance training intervention developed by the student (60% weighting). We are requesting a change in the assessment profile to a single assessment which would be the existing oral defence (shift from 60% weighting to 100% weighting). This change is being requested for a number of reasons: 1. Repetition of Modes of Assessment on the Strength and Conditioning Programme The current assessment profile for the taught component of the MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning programme is summarised in figure 1. Written assessments dominate the assessment methods currently used; of these written assessments, three are critical reviews of a specific aspect of the strength and conditioning literature (including the current Physio-Mechanical Aspects course assessment). While some repetition of assessment methods is unavoidable and perhaps desirable, it is important that programme assessments reflect the development requirements and likely career- specific transferable skills required of graduates. The heavy weighting towards written critical reviews does not achieve this aim. Other methods of communicating and justifying evidence-based decisions is required, particularly in the strength and conditioning industry. Increasing the focus on oral communication of these skills is of great relevance. Figure 1: The distribution of summative assessment types in the taught component of the MSc Strength and Conditioning, 2017-18. Of the written assessments, 1 is a CPD plan, 1 is an essay, 1 is a research proposal, and 3 are critical reviews. 6 50% 4 33% 2 17% Written Assessment (CPD plan, essay, critical review, proposal) Exam Oral Presentation 10 support is in place. This formative support is already embedded within the course. During the course, students are given examples of good practice regarding this type of assessment, and are also given the opportunity to carry out small presentations and gain formative feedback on their performance. Between the end of the course and the summative presentation, students are also provided opportunities to meet with the individual delivering the course to discuss their presentation plan, including overall content, structure, and any issues that the student may be facing in the development of the presentation. These formative opportunities have been successful in the past, and are sufficient to fully prepare students for the assessment while also maintaining the required student independence in assessment development. 11 Appendix 1 Current Course Profile for Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training 92s2017 Physio-Wechanlcel Aspects of Resistance Training Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (epua‘1056) Postyraduate Organiser Dr Tony Tuner Tony Turner@ed.ac.uke Pe(Pnone) (0137 6131 GUUS seuelary Cristire.tomangiedacus Pe(Papne) (0131 6)51 6765 summary Resistance trainirg is @ cornerstone of mest soorts training programmes, thus edequate knowledge and understanding of esistence training orinciales, as well as Ure preciical aspecis ul resiolance tre peraiounL [or a wide range ol prolessionals. Ths courses oacerned wilh improvement ul atletic performance th-cugh resistance treining, The course furtner develops theoretica| concepts ‘ram Canditioning Paysiology, with emphasis on the physiological ane biomechanical demands of specilic res'slance exe” tise. The applitavion ard delivery of such interventions is examined Uirough prattcel sessions in the weights raom and gym. Physiological theovies ard methodalagies cf raining and periocisation are developed tewards the design and _applicacion oF appropriate training pregrammes. Course Description This leaching end learning fs reseerch-led. Members of academic sta'l in Ue Institute lor Syorl, Physical Education and Healllr Science (ISPEHS) whe contribute to this course are all members of one ar more of the fellowing research groups hosted by IS2CIIS:(1) lluman Performance Science, or (2) Physical Acivily for Heals Research Centre (PAHRC). Course Outline College & School College of Humanities an¢ Social Science > Moray House Scheol of. Course Availability Available to all studerss Education SCQF Credit Level SCOFlovel 11 (Postgraduate) Subject Area(s) Fduration SCQF Credit 20 ECTS Credit Volume 10 Volume Enrolment Requirements PreRequisiter CoRequisites Prohibited Combinations Other Requirements Nore Visiting Student Information Pre-Requisites None High Demand Course? Yes Displayed in Prospectus? ves Delivery Information Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Overview Learn enabled Yes Queta Nore Course Start Block 3 (Sem 2) Course Start Date ismi2018 https:/wnvistar.euclid.ed.ac.uk'urdsits.urdiruvSIW_YGSL start_url?4FDS173CM4F811E7V018\VQ36hLD TESRUG YcSpe6VMl InxXHenkfubsJ7dVTo/8tROGU... 1/4 12  15 Appendix 2 Amended Course Profile for Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training 10/20/2017 Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training - Course proposal - EUCLID Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (Proposal) Postgraduate This s @ preview of the course descriptor for proposed course, Overview Delivery Informa Learning Outcomes Reference Nata Prapesal derail Print Proposer Dr Shaun Phillips Shaun Fhilips@ed.ac.uke P; (Phone) (0131 6)51 4110 Proposed crganiser Dr Tony Turner Tony.Tumer@ed.ac.uk (hore) (0141 6yh1 UN Proposed secretary Ms Cristina Roman Cristina Roman@ed.acsak (Phone) (0131 6)51 6255 Summary Resistance training |s a comerstone ot most sports tralning programmes, thus adequate knowledge and understanding ot resistance training principles, 25 well as the practical aspects of resistance training, is paramount for a wide rane of professionals. This course is concerned with improvement of athletic perlormance Unrough resistance iraining. The course lurlher develops theoretizal concepts Irom Conditioning Physiology, with emphasis on Ue physiological and biomechanical demands o specific resistance exercises. The aoolication and delivery of such interventions is examinec through oractical sessions in (he weights room and gyin, Physiological Uncories and methodologies of Uaining ond periedisation are develuped \wwurds Une design ric application of appropriate training progearmmes, Course Description This teaching and learning is recearch-led, Members of academic staff in the Institute for Sport, Physical Fducation and Heal Sriance (|SPFHS) who contribute Wo this eourse are all memibers o! ong or more ol dhe [olloviing research groups hsted by ISPEHS: (1) Human Perlormance Science, or (2) Physical Activity for Health Research Censre (PAHRC). Please note that this course is normally delivered in a single weak with 5 full days of delivery, including a mix of lecture, seminars, group work and practical Course Outline College &School College of | \umanities and Social Science » Moray Ilouse School of Course Availability Available to all students Education SCQF Credit Level SCH Luvel 71 (Postyreduals] Subject Area(s) ‘sport SCQF Credit ca) ECTS Credit Volume 10 Volume 16 Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (Proposal) Postgraduate This is preview ol Ihe course descriptor fara proposed course. Overview Delivery Information Learning Gutcomes Reference Data Proposal details Print Proposer Dr Shaun Phillips Shaun Phillips@ed.ac.uk Pr(Bhone) (9131 6)51 4110 Proposed organiser Dr Tony Turner Tony.Turner@ed.ac.uk P:(Bhrone) (9131 6)51 6003 Proposed secretary Ms Cristina Roman Cristina. Roman@ed.ac.uk Pz (Phone) (0131 6)51 6265, As this is ust a proposal, there is no delivery information yet. Instead, here are the proposed details related to delivery, Total contact hours 5 Default delivery period Block 3 (Sem 2) Components of Assessment ral presentation and defence (100%) Exam information Not emered Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (Proposal) This Isa preview ofthe course deseriprar for a propased raurse Overview Delivery Inlurmation Learning Qutcomes Reference Data Proposal details Print Proposer Dr Shaun Phillips Shaun Philios@ed ac. uk Pulbhone) (0131 6)b7 4110 Proposed organiser Dr Tony Turner Tory Turner@ed.ac.uk Pitehorg) (0731 6)57 6uUs Proposed secretary Ms Cristina Roman Cristina Roman@ed.acuk Pibhone) (0131 6)51 6265 Latest Approval Status Submitted for Level 1 Approval? Level 1 Approval Status Level 2 Approval required? Submitted for Level 2 Approval? Level 2 Approval status Senatus Approval required? Submitted for Senatus Appraval? Approved by Senatus? Full Approval Status Subs fed for input of further task details? Further Course Details task completed? Has Proposer cancelled proposal? Yes ‘Awaiting Decision No Postgraduate 20  21 Appendix 3 Current Assessment Criteria for the Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training Oral Presentation Assessment 22 Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training Assignment Specification ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY The aims of this piece of work are to design, present and defend a 3-month case study training programme. The programme can be hypothetical or based on your own case study that you have conducted. You will aim to show the extent to which the programme is based on a balance of current theory and evidence. CONTRIBUTION This assignment contributes 60% of Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training as a whole. To pass the course you must achieve at least 40% for the course as a whole, although not necessarily for this individual assignment. Remember that your aim is to keep your course marks above 50% across the programme to enable progression. FEEDBACK YOU RECEIVE Cohort Feedback will be uploaded into Learn. Individual feedback will be uploaded in Learn. The marksheet (provided on a subsequent page) will provide an overall mark for the assignment, but your feedback will address the following areas: 1 NEEDS ANALYSIS (10%) Clear identification of sport, population and level? Use of relevant supporting literature? Identification of the specificity? 2 PROGRAMME RATIONALE (15%) Use of needs analysis information? Aims of programme? Integration of competition schedule & technical training? Periodisation? 3 SESSION EXAMPLES (20%) Suitable fit with overall programme? Appropriate examples of sessions? Loading patterns? Use of supporting literature or other sources? 4 EVALUATION / MONITORING (10%) Use of validated and reliable approaches according to supporting literature? Consideration of specificity? Appropriate timing? 5 EVIDENCE OF UNDERLYING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES (20%) Given time constraints: use of literature, critical awareness, progression, individual differences, variation, recovery- adaptation etc 6 DEFENCE (15%) Accurate answering? Demonstration of understanding? Use of evidence? 7 Technical Quality of Reporting (10%) Standard feedback item about presentation and writing quality. [Click for student guidance] – some examples can be found here In this case, it includes presentation style Detailed assignment information and the marksheet that will be used follow overleaf. You should also consult Feed-forward advice and last year’s cohort feedback, both of which are available in the assignment folder on Learn. 25 MSc Strength & Conditioning Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training STUDENT NAME: NEEDS ANALYSIS (10%) = % (i.e., clear identification of sport, population and level; use of relevant supporting literature; identification of the specificity) PROGRAMME RATIONALE (15%) = % (i.e., use of needs analysis information; aims of programme; integration of competition schedule, technical training; periodisation) SESSION EXAMPLES (20%) = % (i.e., suitable fit with overall programme; appropriate examples of sessions; loading patterns; use of supporting literature or other sources) EVALUATION / MONITORING (10%) = % (i.e., use of validated and reliable approaches according to supporting literature; consideration of specificity; appropriate timing) EVIDENCE OF UNDERLYING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES (20%) = % (i.e., given time constraints: use of literature, critical awareness, progression, individual differences, variation, recovery-adaptation etc.) DEFENCE (15%) = % (i.e., accurate answering, demonstration of understanding, use of evidence) TECHNICAL QUALITY (10%) = % (i.e., structure, effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication, evidence of preparation, overall impression) GENERAL COMMENTS: - - - FINAL MARK: % MARKER’S INITIALS: DATE: 26 Appendix 4 Proposed Assessment Criteria for the Amended (100% Weighting) Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training Oral Presentation Assessment Key Changes Highlighted in Red 27 Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training Assignment Specification ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY The aims of this piece of work are to design, present and defend a 3-month case study training programme. The programme can be hypothetical or based on your own case study that you have conducted. You will aim to show the extent to which the programme is based on a balance of current theory and evidence. CONTRIBUTION This assignment contributes 100% of your Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training course mark. To pass the course you must achieve at least 40%. Remember that your aim is to keep your course marks above 50% across the programme to enable progression. FEEDBACK YOU RECEIVE Cohort Feedback will be uploaded into Learn. Individual feedback will be uploaded in Learn. The marksheet (provided on a subsequent page) will provide an overall mark for the assignment, but your feedback will address the following areas: 1 NEEDS ANALYSIS (10%) Clear identification of sport, population and level? Use of relevant supporting literature? Identification of the specificity? 2 PROGRAMME RATIONALE (10%) Use of needs analysis information? Aims of programme? Integration of competition schedule & technical training? Periodisation? 3 SESSION EXAMPLES (20%) Suitable fit with overall programme? Appropriate examples of sessions? Loading patterns? Use of supporting literature or other sources? 4 EVALUATION / MONITORING (10%) Use of validated and reliable approaches according to supporting literature? Consideration of specificity? Appropriate timing? 5 EVIDENCE OF UNDERLYING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES (15%) Given time constraints: use of literature, critical awareness, progression, individual differences, variation, recovery- adaptation etc 6 DEFENCE (25%) Accurate answering? Demonstration of understanding? Use of evidence? Ability to engage in appropriate debate? 7 Technical Quality of Reporting (10%) Standard feedback item about presentation and writing quality. [Click for student guidance] – some examples can be found here In this case, it includes presentation style Detailed assignment information and the marksheet that will be used follow overleaf. You should also consult Feed-forward advice and last year’s cohort feedback, both of which are available in the assignment folder on Learn.