SPORTS SCIENCE
Sport and Fitness Science for Performance and Health
SPRING SN204
Wednesday
Domenico Crognale
The course will focus on the scientific principles and applied methods/techniques in sports and exercise science. The course will aim to bridge the gap between science and practice in sport and health providing simple scientific background and practical examples. Discussion is encouraged and no previous knowledge of the topics is required.
Knowledge and research in sport and exercise science has increased tremendously in the last 20 years. New training and teaching principles are currently being used to develop more effective and interactive training programs for children, general populations and athletes. This course will provide an overview of the physiological background in sport and exercise and the applications of those principles in real settings such as fitness classes for wellbeing or training programs for performance. Particular attention will be given to training principles and ideas that can be simply and immediately applied without the need to be part of a state-of-the-art sport facility. The course will also provide answers to popular fitness related questions as follows: “how can I effectively lose weight?”, “which one is the best sport/activity for children?”, “I have little time to exercise, what should I do?”.
| BELFIELD | ||
| 8 Wednesdays | Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 | 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
| FEE: €155 | Print Open Learning Application Form or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment |
Tutor Details:
Domenico Crognale is an Exercise Scientist working at UCD. Domenico earned his BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiology from the University Institute Movement Sciences of Rome, Italy. He has been involved with a variety of athletes ranging from club level to Olympians at the British Olympic Association in London and the Italian National Olympic Committee in Rome. He is currently completing his PhD in Exercise Physiology at UCD.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered:
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Introduction of the course. Regions and Systems of the body; The locomotory system: muscles, bones, tendon, ligaments and joints
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Principles of training, sport classification/analysis, main sport characteristics (speed, strength, endurance, flexibility)
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The neuromuscular system and exercise, Muscle contraction, force production and energy systems
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The cardiovascular-pulmonary system and exercise
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How to design and develop a training program, Exercise for children and adults – what are the differences?
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Strength training, Strength and conditioning and Injury management
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Nutrition: constituents of food – carbohydrates, protein, fat, vit/minerals
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Diet and exercise demands - Obesity and weight management, facts and fallacies
Who is the course for?
This course will appeal to anyone who has an interest in sport, health and wellbeing. Practitioners involved in sport/recreational activities willing to increase their knowledge in their field and develop new methods/ideas.
Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests.
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. & Katch, V.L. (2006) Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance, 6th edn, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Mackenna, B.R. & Callander, R. (1990) Illustrated physiology, 5th edn. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
These books are readily available on www.amazon.co.uk .
