To provide students with a foundation and understanding of the areas of exercise perscription, physical conditioning and first aid, all are aspects which are central to the effective prescription of exercise/physical activity for health and sport performance.

Exercise Prescription 2: Components of physical fitness. Principles of training specific to all components. Field tests for physical fitness. Physical Conditioning 1: Structure, phases and components of cardio-vascular endurance (walk/jog, exercise bikes, treadmills, steppers, rowers, cross-country skiers, exercise to music etc.) and resistance (body, machine and weights) training classes/sessions. Safe selection, structuring and teaching of appropriate exercises. Adaptations and progressions. Application of training principles. Safety guidelines. Pedagogical aspects of class management. Designing and implementing programmes. Basic weight training schedules (priority and circuit). Monitoring intensity. Use of music. First Aid: Principles of first aid and action at an emergency. Assessment of the situation. Examining a casualty. Respiratory system, asphyxia, CPR for adult/child/baby theory and practical, recovery position. Circulatory system, wounds, bleeding, shock, dressings and bandages. Disorders of consciousness. Soft tissue and bone injuries. Treatment of burns, scalds, chemicals/poisons and electric shock. Medical emergencies. Crush and spinal injuries. Casualty transportation.

Distinguish key factors regarding the safe selection, structuring of content and planning for exercise instruction.

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Demonstrate proficiency in selected cardio-vascular endurance (CVE) activities and resistance training (RT) methods. Display an ability to provide effective exercise instruction particularly CVE and RT. Present for the NCEFI certification upon compl

Module will involve both lecture and practical experience.

Aspects of taught content is reviewed on annual basis so that it evidence based on up to date with research findings