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Core Module Information
Module title: Applied football physiology
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08116
Module leader: James Dugdale
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Successful football performance is dependent on a range of physical and physiological determinants (i.e., strength, power, speed, repeated sprint ability, agility, aerobic capacity). This module is designed to improve your understanding of how to carry out a detailed needs analysis. You will then learn how to test and evaluate these determinants, which will improve your ability to apply the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to the design and evaluation of football specific training programme. Specific areas that will be covered in this module include:• Needs analysis of the sport• Training theories and principles (i.e., progressive overload, intensity, volume)• Periodisation• Testing principles (i.e., reliability, validity, sensitivity) and their application to the football demands (level/position/gender specific)
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify key physical and physiological demands contributing to successful football performance.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the theory underlying effective training prescription and testing.

LO3: Demonstrate practical skills using a range of field- and laboratory-based methods and techniques.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: James Dugdale
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 The lectures are used to provide information and background theory on the needs analysis, the physiology of training and the tests involved in assessing various physical and physiological determinants (LO 1, 2, 3). Lectures are also used to develop analytical skills as data from the practical work are used to demonstrate appropriate scientific handling techniques. Tasks on how to source, review and evaluate appropriate literature are also used within lectures.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 22 Field-based practical work is used throughout the module to develop confidence and experience in using tests before you employ these procedures during data collection.
Online Guided independent study 142 Guided independent study is prescribed to encourage further investigation on core topics covered across the module, identify applied solutions and applications, and explore module reading.
Online GROUPSCHEDULED 14 Groupwork is scheduled to prepare for and conduct both summative assessments. Students will be encouraged to work in small groups to conduct and present their assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Poster 40 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 10 minutes. As part of a small group, you are required to produce a single-slide PowerPoint poster on the needs analysis for a football player (LO 1, 2). A poster presentation will challenge you to consider your visual presentation skills as well as confidence in discussing knowledge in a viva situation.
Oral Presentation 60 2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 20 minutes. Working in small groups, and following on from assessment 1, this assessment requires you to present an appropriate battery of fitness tests in order to determine baseline levels of all relevant performance determinants as identified in the needs analysis. You will specify methodological considerations when conducting each test with particular reference to your chosen player. Relevant normative values will be presented in your oral presentation to establish anticipated objective targets for your chosen performance tests (LO 2, 3).
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08116 - Applied Football Physiology
 

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