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Guide

Department of Physiology
Division of Biokinetics and Sport Science

Study guide
Module specific content

Exercise Science Programme Development II–BGN310

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Administrative information ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Contact details ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Tutors .............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Timetable ........................................................................................................................................ 5
4. Credit Map (Time weighting) ......................................................................................................... 5
5. Study material and purchases ........................................................................................................ 5
6. More about this module ................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Articulation with other modules in the programme ........................................................................... 6
6.3 Learning presumed to be in place ..................................................................................................... 6
6.4 Promotion to next study year ........................................................................................................... 6
6.5 Module outcomes ............................................................................................................................ 6
7. Assessment...................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Assessment plan ....................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Absence from assessments ............................................................................................................... 7
7.3 Examinations ................................................................................................................................... 9
7.4 Requirements to pass a module ........................................................................................................ 9
7.5 Supplementary examination ............................................................................................................. 9
7.6 Re-marking of examination scripts .................................................................................................... 9
7.7 Absence from the examination ....................................................................................................... 10
8. Study Units .................................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Study Unit 1: Introduction to the principles of exercise prescription for health and physical fitness
.............................................................................................................................................. 11
8.2 Study Unit 2: Aerobic (cardiorespiratory exercise) .................................................................... 12
8.3 Study Unit 3: Flexibility exercises (stretching) and warm-up ...................................................... 13
8.4 Study Unit 4: Muscular fitness ................................................................................................. 14
8.5 Study Unit 5: Neuromuscular control ....................................................................................... 15
8.6 Study Unit 6: Periodization ...................................................................................................... 16
8.7 Study Unit 7: Warm-up and Flexibility training for athletic performance .................................... 17
8.8 Study Unit 8: Programme design for resistance training ............................................................ 18
8.9 Study Unit 9: Programme design and technique for plyometric training ..................................... 19
8.10 Study Unit 10: Programme design and technique for speed and agility training .......................... 20
8.11 Study Unit 11: Programme design for aerobic exercise training for athletic performance............ 21
8.12 Study Unit 12: Tissue healing and goals of rehabilitation and reconditioning.............................. 22
APPENDIX A: FORM A ....................................................................................................................... 23

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SECTION B: STUDY COMPONENT

Module specific information

1. Introduction
Welcome to BGN 310 (Exercise Science Programme Development II) in the Department of Physiology
(Division Biokinetics and Sport Science). We trust that you will learn a lot and enjoy broadening your
knowledge of exercise science programme development.

The purpose of BGN 310 is to revise and broaden your knowledge and understanding of key
concepts pertaining to exercise and exercise programme design attained in EXE 121. Moreover, the
module aims to equip you with the necessary skills to practically apply, distinguish and evaluate the
fundamental concepts of exercise and exercise programme design for health, fitness and athletic
performance.

On successful completion of BGN 310, you will be able to use your knowledge of exercise and
exercise programme design to practically apply, distinguish and evaluate concepts of programme
development within the paradigm of health, fitness and athletic performance. This section contains
all the information pertaining to this module. Please make sure that you have read and understood
all the content to ensure that you complete this module successfully.

2. Administrative information
Please consult this guide AND the clickUP-page, should you need any information regarding contact
details or class-schedules.

2.1 Contact details

Role Name Email Telephone Office
Room 2-22,
Guardian Dr N. Rugbeer rugbeer.n@[Link] 012-420 6047 Sports Centre,
Hillcrest Campus
Room 2-22,
Dr N. Rugbeer
Lecturer (Theory)
rugbeer.n@[Link] 012-420 6047 Sports Centre,
Hillcrest Campus
Room 2-33,
Mrs L Pienaar
Lecturer (Practicals)
[Link]@[Link] 012-420 6298 Sports Centre,
Hillcrest Campus
Room 2-23,
Mark [Link]-
Mrs N Marais-Werner 012-420-6207 Sports Centre,
processor werner@[Link]
Hillcrest Campus
Room 2-27,
Ms Sabrina Favini u20543507@[Link] Sports Centre, LC
Tutor Ms Marichelle Visagie u05037752@[Link]
N/A
de Villiers Sports
Grounds

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2.2 Tutors
A tutor has been appointed for each module as additional support. The tutors are all trained and are
there to:
• provide a support system to students with academic problems
• supplement the formal lectures
• focus on student centred and problem-solving learning
• individual attention to students with academic problems
• provide additional tuition to students experiencing language difficulties
• provide academic support to students repeating modules
• provide support to students aiming at obtaining a distinction in a particular module.

Contact details:
Ms Sabrina Favini u20543507@[Link] Room 2-21, Sports Centre, LC de
Villiers Sports Grounds
Ms Marichelle Visagie u05037752@[Link] Room 2-21, Sports Centre, LC de
Villiers Sports Grounds

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3. Timetable
All lectures will be conducted face-to-face on-campus at the Sports Centre. If there are changes to the
medium of instruction, you will be notified formally by the lecturer on ClickUP (Blackboard). The
lecturer will post the weekly lecture plan, activities and informal assessments prior to the lecture on
ClickUP (Blackboard).

The following time slots are allocated for contact session for this module.
• Monday: 09h30-10h20 and 10h30-11h20 (Hillcrest Campus)

Please refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Schedule posted on ClickUP.

4. Credit Map (Time weighting)

This module carries a credit weighting of 15 credits. Credits are linked to the time YOU have to spend
to reach YOUR learning outcomes for this module. One credit equals 10 notional hours of student
input. This implies that you should spend at least 150 hours studying this module.

Lectures Practicals Assessments Independent work Total

(preparing, reading,
summarising, studying)

10 8 8 124 150

5. Study material and purchases

Lecture notes and recordings (where appropriate) will be posted on clickUP. Note that these materials
contain only the essential and basic information and do not replace the contact session or your
prescribed material.
Copyright, fair use and infringements: Please remember that all content created by the lecturer
(including PowerPoint presentations and online recordings) are the legal property of the University of
Pretoria and are for your personal use (as a student). When you access the content, you agree per
implication that you will not share or distribute it. Transgression of this privilege will be dealt with
according to UP-policy.
The prescribed / recommended study material are:
Prescribed study material
• Haff, G.G & Triplett, N. T. (2016) Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4th ed).
Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2018 / 2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing
and Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Recommended study material
• Powers, S.K. & Howley, E.T. (2021): Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness
and Performance. 11th Edition. McGraw-Hill.

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6. More about this module

6.1 Description
6.1.1 Study unit 1: Introduction to the principles of exercise prescription for health and physical fitness
6.1.2 Study unit 2: Aerobic (cardiorespiratory endurance) exercise
6.1.3 Study unit 3: Flexibility exercise (stretching) and warm up
6.1.4 Study Unit 4: Muscular Fitness
6.1.5 Study Unit 5: Neuromotor exercise
6.1.6 Study Unit 6: Periodization
6.1.7 Study Unit 7: Warm-up and flexibility training for athletic performance
6.1.8 Study Unit 8: Programme design for resistance training
6.1.9 Study Unit 9: Programme design and technique for plyometric training
6.1.10 Study Unit 10: Programme design and technique for speed and agility training
6.1.11 Study Unit 11: Programme design for aerobic exercise training for athletic performance
6.1.12 Study Unit 12: Tissue healing and goals of rehabilitation and reconditioning

6.2 Articulation with other modules in the programme

This module links to Exercise Science Programme Development I (EXE121).

6.3 Learning presumed to be in place

This module draws on knowledge gained from Grade 12 (NQF 4) level and that you have basic
computer skills. Additionally, the fundamental knowledge attained in EXE 121 (Exercise science
programme development I) is presumed to be in place.

The previous content forms an important foundation for this module and it is your responsibility to
ensure that you are familiar with the content. Contact-time cannot be used to revise work that you
have already covered.

6.4 Promotion to next study year

Refer to 8.2 in Section A of the study guide for the criteria that will be used to determine promotion
to the next academic year.

6.5 Module outcomes

The learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria that you need to reach are specified in
Section 8.1 and include learning outcomes per study unit, your preparation as well as your learning
activities. It is imperative that you do not fall behind, but that you stay on schedule.

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7. Assessment
7.1 Assessment plan
Assessment type Total contribution to Assessment Specific contribution
semester mark to semester mark

Semester test 1 35%

Semester tests 90% Semester test 2 35%

Written test 20%

Practicals 10% Portfolio 10%

Total 100%

Your semester mark will contribute 50% and the examination mark 50% to your overall mark for this
module. You need a minimum of 40% as a semester mark to be allowed to write the examination.

7.2 Absence from assessments

The completion of all assessments is compulsory. Assessments include, but are not limited to semester
tests, clickUP quizzes, class tests, practical tests, assignments, etc.
• If a student fails to complete any assessment he/she needs to submit a medical certificate , Form-
A or a sworn affidavit (for valid non-medical reasons only) to Mrs Natalie Marais-Werner
([Link]-werner@[Link]) within three working days from the assessment date.
• If a medical certificate, Form A or a sworn affidavit is submitted, the specific assessment will not
be considered for the calculation of the semester mark.
• If no medical certificate, Form A or a sworn affidavit is submitted the student will receive zero for
that assessment.

VERY IMPORTANT: If a student misses both semester tests OR more than two other
assessments he/she will not be allowed to write the examination of the specific module
regardless of the reason for the absence.

CRITERIA FOR A VALID MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

According to UP Regulations only medical certificates issued by persons and practitioners registered with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa will be
accepted. Only medical certificates containing the practice number, address, contact details and signature of the
particular practitioner who issued the certificate will be accepted. The certificate must clearly identify the student
and must reflect that a consultation took place and/or that the student was examined on the day of, or the day
prior to the assessment, and must be booked off on the day of the assessment. It must furthermore indicate the
specific days during which the student is unfit to participate in academic activities. A medical certificate is not

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accepted if it merely states that the student appeared ill or declared himself/herself unfit. Consultations on the
day after the assessment, or a certificate based on hearsay will be considered invalid.

Please note that any attempt to tamper with or forge a medical certificate is viewed as misconduct. If a student
is suspected of submitting a medical certificate that has been forged or tampered with, a charge of misconduct
may be laid with the Office of the Registrar.

AFFIDAVIT

An affidavit can be made at any police station and is a written statement made under oath. Making a statement
under oath means that it is true and that you may be prosecuted if the statement is found to be false. For more
information refer to [Link] Supporting
documentation must be submitted together with the valid affidavit.

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7.3 Examinations
A minimum semester mark of 40% is required for admission to the examination.

IF: THEN:
NOT admitted to the examination
Semester mark 0-39%
FAIL module
Semester mark 40-100% Admitted to the examination

7.4 Requirements to pass a module

In order to pass a module a final mark of 50% or higher AND an examination mark of 40% or higher
must be obtained. Should a student not meet these criteria he/she may qualify to write a
supplementary examination.

The requirements to pass or be admitted to a supplementary examination are summarised in the table
below:

IF: THEN:

Final mark 0-39% FAIL

Final mark 40-49% Admitted to supplementary examination

Final mark 50-100% Admitted to supplementary examination

BUT examination mark 0-39%

Final mark 50-100% PASS

AND examination mark 40-100%

7.5 Supplementary examination

• To pass a supplementary examination, a student must obtain a minimum of 50%.
• The highest final percentage a student can obtain in a supplementary examination is 50%.
• Special supplementary examinations are not arranged for students who are unable to write the
supplementary examinations at the times and venues as scheduled on the official UP examination
timetable.
• If a student writes the supplementary examination and obtains <50% he/she fails the module.

7.6 Re-marking of examination scripts

• A student must submit a written application for the re-marking of an examination answer script
to the Faculty Head: Student Administration within 14 calendar days after the commencement of
lectures in the subsequent semester.
• The mark awarded after re-marking of any examination answer script will be regarded as the final
result of the examination even if it is lower than the original mark.

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• Information regarding the fee for re-marking is available from the Student Service Centre (SSC)
and the money should be paid at the SSC before the application will be considered.
• Should the re-marking result in a pass mark, the student may be refunded the appropriate
amount.

7.7 Absence from the examination

If a student is absent from the examination, the student has to apply for a special examination at
Faculty Student Administration, Tswelopele Building within three working days of the original
examination date (thus medical certificates have to be submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences
and NOT to the Department of Physiology). However, please include the course guardian in all
communication with Faculty Administration.

Special examination
A special examination may be awarded if a student was absent for the examination and provided the
necessary documentation to Faculty Student Administration. Special examinations are the full
equivalent to the main examination and will be scheduled at the same date and time as the
supplementary examinations. Please note that no additional opportunities will be offered following a
special examination.

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8. Study Units
8.1 Study Unit 1: Introduction to the principles of exercise prescription for
health and physical fitness
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Explain the FITT-VP ● Discuss the importance of an individualised and scientific training
principle for exercise programme.
prescription for health ● Explain the relevance and application of the FITT-VP principle for
and physical fitness. health and physical fitness.

2. Identify and discuss ● Discuss the importance of exercise beyond activities of daily living
the general ● Discuss the benefits of exercise to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
considerations for disease and musculoskeletal injuries.
exercise prescription for
health and physical
fitness.
3. Identify and discuss ● List the components of a single session of exercise.
the components of the ● Explain the significance of the components pertaining to a single
exercise training session session of exercise for health and physical fitness.
for health and physical
fitness.

Resources needed:
● American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.2 Study Unit 2: Aerobic (cardiorespiratory exercise)

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe programme ● Discuss frequency of aerobic exercise for health and physical fitness.
design for aerobic fitness, ● Discuss intensity of aerobic exercise for health and physical fitness.
relevant to health and ● Discuss duration of aerobic exercise for health and physical fitness.
fitness. ● Discuss the relevance of the different types of aerobic exercises for
health and fitness.
● Discuss volume of aerobic exercise for health and physical fitness.
● Discuss rate of progression of aerobic exercise for health and fitness.

2. Apply the principles ● Effectively apply and evaluate the FITT-VP principle for aerobic
learnt when prescribing (cardiorespiratory endurance) exercise within the context of
aerobic exercise for programme design for health and physical fitness.
health and physical
● Practically design aerobic exercise programmes for health and fitness
fitness.
using the FITT-VP principle.

Resources needed:
● American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.3 Study Unit 3: Flexibility exercises (stretching) and warm-up

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Identify and describe ● Explain the benefits of warming up before the start of an exercise
the components of the programme for health and physical fitness.
FITT-VP principle and ● List and explain the major components that are considered when
benefits of warm-up in prescribing warm-up for health and physical fitness.
an exercise programme ● Describe the FITT-VP principle for a warm-up routine.
for health and physical
fitness.

2. Apply the principles ● Effectively apply and evaluate the FITT-VP principle for warm-up
learnt when prescribing a exercises within the context of programme design for health and
warm-up for health and physical fitness.
physical fitness.
● Practically design a warm-up routine for health and physical fitness.

3. Describe the goals of a ● Explain the importance of range of motion relevant to injury
flexibility exercise prevention and performance in sport.
programme. ● Explain the relationship between flexibility and performance in sport.
● Describe the importance of the FITT-VP principle in programme
design for achieving the goals of flexibility.

4. Structure an effective ● Effectively apply and evaluate the FITT-VP principle for flexibility
flexibility exercise exercises within the context of programme design for health and
programme for health. physical fitness and athletic performance.
● Practically design flexibility training programmes for health and
physical fitness using the FITT-VP principle.

Resources needed:
● American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.4 Study Unit 4: Muscular fitness

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe programme ● Discuss frequency of resistance exercise for health and physical
design for muscular fitness.
fitness, with emphasis on ● Discuss intensity of resistance exercise (% 1RM) for health and
health and fitness. physical fitness.
● Discuss resistance exercises involving major muscle groups and multi-
jointed and single-jointed exercises for health and fitness.
● Discuss volume of resistance exercise (sets and repetitions) for health
and physical fitness.
● Discuss progression and maintenance of resistance exercise for health
and fitness.

2. Apply the principles ● Effectively apply and evaluate the FITT-VP principle for resistance
learnt when prescribing exercise within the context of programme design for health and
resistance exercise for physical fitness.
health and physical
● Practically design aerobic exercise programmes for health and fitness
fitness.
using the FITT-VP principle.

Resources needed:
● American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.5 Study Unit 5: Neuromuscular control

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe programme ● Describe neuromotor exercise recommendations for health and
design for neuromuscular fitness.
control, with emphasis ● Tabulate neuromotor exercise evidence-based recommendations for
on health and fitness. health and fitness.

2. Apply the principles ● Effectively apply and evaluate the FITT-VP principle for
learnt when prescribing neuromuscular exercise within the context of programme design for
neuromuscular exercise health and physical fitness.
for health and physical
● Practically design neuromuscular exercise programmes for health and
fitness.
fitness using the FITT-VP principle.

Resources needed:
● American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription (10th / 11th ed.) Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.6 Study Unit 6: Periodization

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise ● Revise key concepts and theories related to periodization. The key
key concepts and concepts are as follows:
theories of periodization
in strength and 1. General Adaptation Syndrome
conditioning 2. Stimulus-Fatigue-Recovery-Adaptation theory
programmes. 3. Fitness-Fatigue Paradigm
4. Four periods of the traditional periodization model
5. Two phases of the preparatory period of the traditional
periodization model.

● Apply periodization models and core principles of periodization

training pertaining to athletic performance.

2. Practically apply, ● Create a periodized training programme for athletic performance

analyse and evaluate ● Practically apply the periodized training programme for athletic
periodization training performance
programmes for athletic
performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.7 Study Unit 7: Warm-up and Flexibility training for athletic performance
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise ● Revise key concepts and core principles of warm-up and flexibility
key concepts of warm-up training for athletic performance. The key concepts are as follows:
and flexibility training for
athletic performance. 1. Physiological responses of a warm-up
2. Targeted vs structured warm-up
3. Positive effects of warm-up on performance
4. Anatomical and training-related factors that affect flexibility
5. Importance of frequency, duration and intensity of stretching
6. Neurophysiology of stretching
7. Types of stretching.

2. Design a warm-up and ● Conceptualise, analyse, evaluate and practically design warm-up and
flexibility training flexibility training programmes for athletic performance.
programme for athletic
performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.8 Study Unit 8: Programme design for resistance training

Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise ● Revise key concepts and core principles of resistance training for
key concepts of athletic performance. The key concepts are as follows:
resistance training for
athletic performance. 1. Seven variables that are imperative for designing a resistance
training programme
2. Importance of the athlete’s training status, assessment of
components of fitness and primary goal setting in the design of a
resistance training programme
3. Importance of training frequency pertaining to training status,
sport season, training load and exercise type and other training
4. Assigned load and repetitions based on training goal using 1-
repetition maximum (RM) or predicted 1RM from multiple RM
and RM loads
5. Primary resistance training goals for strength and power,
hypertrophy, and muscular endurance
6. Relationship between training goals and the length of rest
periods.
2. Design resistance ● Conceptualise, analyse, evaluate and practically design resistance
training programmes for training programmes for athletic performance.
athletic performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.9 Study Unit 9: Programme design and technique for plyometric training
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise ● Revise key concepts and core principles of plyometric training for
key concepts of athletic performance. The key concepts are as follows:
plyometric training for
athletic performance. 1. Mechanical and neurophysiological models of plyometric exercises
2. Eccentric, amortization and concentric phases of the stretch-
shortening cycle
3. Steps for implementing a plyometric training programme.

2. Design plyometric ● Conceptualise, analyse, evaluate and practically design plyometric

training programmes for training programmes for athletic performance.
athletic performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.10 Study Unit 10: Programme design and technique for speed and agility
training
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise ● Revise key concepts and core principles of speed and agility training
key concepts of speed for athletic performance. The key concepts are as follows:
and agility training for
athletic performance. 1. Biomechanical consideration for speed and agility
2. Neurophysiological considerations for speed and agility
3. Methods of monitoring speed and agility
4. Methods of developing speed and agility.

2. Design speed and ● Conceptualise, analyse, evaluate and practically design speed and
agility training agility training programmes for athletic performance.
programmes for athletic
performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.11 Study Unit 11: Programme design for aerobic exercise training for
athletic performance
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Describe and revise key ● Revise key concepts and core principles of aerobic training for athletic
concepts of aerobic performance. The key concepts are as follows:
training for athletic
performance. 1. Aerobic capacity, lactate threshold and exercise economy as it relates
to aerobic endurance performance
2. Interaction between exercise intensity and duration of aerobic
training
3. Types of aerobic endurance training programmes
4. Physiological effects of cross-training, detaining, tapering, resistance
training and altitude on aerobic endurance performance.

2. Design aerobic training ● Conceptualise, analyse, evaluate and practically design aerobic
programmes for athletic training programmes for athletic performance.
performance.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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8.12 Study Unit 12: Tissue healing and goals of rehabilitation and
reconditioning
Expected Outcomes: After interacting with the content of this unit, you should have reached the
following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

You will know that you have reached the learning outcomes when you can
DO the following:
1. Identify the types of ● Identify and differentiate macrotraumatic and microtraumatic
injuries athletes sustain. injuries.
● Define dislocation, subluxation, sprain, contusion and tendinitis.

2. Describe the timing ● Discuss the timing of the inflammatory response phase, fibroblastic
and events of tissue repair phase and maturation-remodelling phase.
healing. ● Discuss the interconnectedness of the inflammatory response phase,
fibroblastic repair phase and maturation-remodelling phase.
● Discuss the physiological responses at each phase of healing.

3. Explain the goals of ● Discuss treatment and reconditioning goals for the inflammatory
each tissue healing response phase, fibroblastic repair phase and maturation-remodelling
phase. phase.
● Discuss therapeutic exercise prescription and strategies for each
phase of healing.

4. Describe the role of ● Discuss the role of the strength and conditioning professional to
the strength and design effective programmes aimed at reducing the risk of injuries
conditioning professional and enhancing athletic performance.
during injury
rehabilitation and
reconditioning.

Resources needed:
● Haff, G.G. & Triplett, N.T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th
Edition. Human Kinetics
● Journal articles
● PPT presentation and workbook.
Activities / Assignments:
● Self-reflection
● Case studies
● Online quizzes
● Group discussions
● Practical demonstrations.

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APPENDIX A: FORM A
Application to miss classes, module tests, practical sessions and examinations due to official sports
participation.
00/00/2023
Prof A Joubert
A/H: Department of Physiology
Faculty of Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

Dear Prof Joubert,

Please find the following absenteeism request based on sport participation (all grey areas need to be completed by students (TYPED) :

SECTION A
1. Student’s Information:

Student’s Name:
Student’s UP Number:
Student’s Cellphone Number:
Student’s E-mail Address:
Student’s Academic Programme: Mark with an [X]:
Higher Certificate in Sport Science:
BSport Science
BSc (Hons) Sport Science
BSc (Hons) Biokinetics
Student’s Sport:
Permission to Attend Which Sport Event?

2. Absenteeism Application (Mark with an [X]):

Application to Miss Classes: National Training Camp:

Application to Miss In class assignment / Class or CBT Tests: National Sport Participation:
Application to Miss Semester Tests: Provincial Sport Participation:
Application to Miss Practical Sessions University Sport Participation

Mr./Mrs. Mr. S Ball

Sport Club Name: Director: TuksSport
E-Mail: Email: [Link]@[Link]

SECTION B
3. Details of Classes, Tests and/or Practical Sessions (PRC) to be missed:

Module Code: Class Dates: Test Dates: Dates of Practical(s) Lecturer’s Name: Lecturer’s Signature:

• No extension of deadlines are awarded for any individual and/or group assignments.

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Please submit the completed form signed by Tuks Sport and all your relevant lecturers to the identified administrator highlighted in the
applicable study guide. Within two weeks of departure. The administrator will then submit the form to Prof Joubert for signature.

Prof A Joubert
Head: Department of Physiology
Date:

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