General Gaelic Games at St. Mary's



Programme Title : Gaelic Games Team Fit
Awarding Institution : St Marys University College Belfast/Ulster Council of the GAA
Teaching Institution : St Mary's University College
Programme Accredited By : St Mary's University College
Final Award :Certificate

The course is part time and will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm starting on 7th October. The course will run for 11 weeks.

Educational Aims Of Programme

The programme aims to develop

  • an awareness of the essential components of preparation for Gaelic Football and Hurling teams
  • an understanding of the underlying science and theory of sport science
  • an understanding and knowledge of the application of sport science and technology to Gaelic Teams

a range of theoretical and practical skills; so that students:

  1. are prepared for working with Gaelic teams of minor aged level and above
  2. are well-equipped for a range tasks within the Gaelic Football/Hurling team environment,
  3. can contribute effectively to the preparation and performance of Gaelic Teams
  4. can achieve personal fulfilment in this area of study

Core Struction & Content

  1. Preparation and Planning : Health screening (PAR Q) and Principles of Fitness training
  2. Exercise Physiology : Anatomy and Physiology
  3. Fitness Assessment Introduction to testing protocols
  4. Muscular Strength and Core Development Introduction to good Strength training technique and Principles of Core Strength
  5. Sports Technologies applied Heart rate monitoring – using polar watch, computer systems and Utilising Team GPS Systems in training
  6. Development of training components Functional Gaelic Games training
  7. Development & Design of training programmes Designing programmes for training components and Implementing training programmes into games and drill activities
  8. Video Technologies : Performance analysis information including use of Focus X and Dartfish Technology
  9. Biomechanical Principles : Qualitative Performance Biomechanics
  10. Nutrition : Introduction to Sports Nutrition
  11. Sport Psychology Introduction to Sport Psychology

Teaching and Assessment Methods: Knowledge and Understanding Teaching and Learning

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures, practical classes and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promote through practical work where appropriate to the subject selected and directed study. Students will be encouraged to undertake private study. In all areas of study, students will relate theoretical knowledge to working with their chosen team.

Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of practical demonstrations of free and machine lifts and cardiovascular exercise training equipment.

Biomechanics Video Presentation:

Each student must present a video of their chosen skill video to their peer group whilst applying the components of a qualitative analysis, including the provision of appropriate feedback intended to improve performance.

Assessed coursework, which will include the presentation of portfolios. This will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.