Sports and event management - part-time courses

Sports and Event Management

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Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course

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Nutrition and Exercise

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Single Subject – Fundamentals of Sports Science

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Single Subject – Sports Injuries

Single Subject – Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Single Subject – Sport Nutrition Sports Event Management

Sports and Event Management COURSE TITLE

DURATION

DAY AND TIME

Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course

1 day

4 hours - One Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Nutrition and Exercise

8 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Single Subject - Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Fundamentals of Sports Science

10 weeks

Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Sports Injuries

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Sport Nutrition

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Sports Event Management

8 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course The CFR community course is designed to cater for lay persons who are non-healthcare professionals. High profile cases of sudden cardiac death has brought this essential issue to mainstream recently with many clubs, gyms and public areas investing in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

However, in order for this to be used effectively, staff, volunteers and the general public must be trained on how to use the AED. The CFR community course focuses on patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an adult, child and infant, the use of an AED, and the identification and management of a heart attack, stroke and choking.

The course is accredited by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council of Ireland which is the statutory body responsible for education and training in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. Certification for successfully completing this course is a Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CFR community course certificate and completion card which is valid for two years.

Duration

4 hours – One Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Delivery Dates Saturday 12th October (Choose one) Saturday 16th November Saturday 8th February Saturday 22nd March

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Award

Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CFR community course certificate and completion card which is valid for two years.

Course Fee

€100,

Nutrition and Exercise

AIM OF COURSE This course aims to provide students with a thorough examination of the science of sports nutrition and exercise performance. Completion of this course enables students to plan dietary strategies to complement exercise regimens for different types of training.

COURSE CONTENT • Body composition • Carbohydrates and exercise • Protein, exercise and bulking up • Fats and exercise • Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for athletes • Iron and the athlete • Bone density and exercise • Preparation for competition • Nutrition for recovery and the importance of rest • Importance of Hydration & Exercise • Sports supplements

• Weight loss and making weight in exercise and sport • Importance of warming up / cooling down and stretching • How to personalise training programmes INTENDED FOR Athletes, trainers and coaches looking to improve the performance of themselves, their team or their clients through the implementation of sports nutrition strategies. Those who exercise and are interested in supplementing their exercise regimen with appropriate sports nutrition strategies.

Duration

8 weeks: Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 24 September 2013 Enquiries

Emma Treanor, email: etreanor@ait.ie

Course Fee

€180

Single Subject – Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (NFQ Level 6)

This module outlines the role of a sports therapist and the sports medicine team in an athletic setting. It compares and contrasts the epidemiology of injury (types of injuries) in different sports and the methods coaches, athletes and therapists can use to track these injuries. This course also identifies the challenges to managing, treating and applying the individual needs of each athlete to an injury. Important considerations when traveling and working with a sporting team or athlete are highlighted, including immunisation, jet lag and effective record keeping. The importance of effective protective equipment and the equipment available to athletes to prevent injury is emphasised.

PRE PARTICIPATION SCREENING There is a particular focus in this module on the pre participation screening as a tool to assist in the prevention of injuries in sport and to ensure all players are prepared to take part in athletic activity. This course discusses the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) as a tool to screen athletes prior to taking part in athletic activity. The module will also demonstrate various differing methods of screening athletes and sporting individuals and teaches students methods of designing a pre participation screening specific to a certain sport. Students will also receive practical hands on pre-participation screening practice.

INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists.

COURSE CONTENT – INDICATIVE • Role of Therapist • Role of a sports therapist • Role of the medical team • Interaction between the sports therapist and the medical team • Employment opportunities to a Sports Therapist post graduation.

• Epidemiology and Challenges • Injury rates • Common location, type and severity of injuries that occur in sports played in Ireland including Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Athletics, Cycling, Hockey, Badminton, Tennis, Basketball and Tennis • Methods to track injuries with a team and an athlete • Challenges that exist when applying, managing and treating athletic injuries • Application of individual needs of the athlete to assessment and treatment of injuries.

• Pre participation screening • Functional movement screening • Protective equipment including helmets, braces, athletic taping, mouth guards.

Sports and Event Management

SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

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SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. As a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation delivered on a full time basis at the Institute.

Duration

12 weeks Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 18 September 2013 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€350

Single Subject – Fundamentals of Sports Science (NFQ Level 6)

This module introduces the students to the discipline of Sports Science and its role in health, exercise and sporting performance. The module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct and interpret a range of fitness tests that are appropriate for the general population and the sporting population.

The module also focuses on teaching the students basic exercise physiology so that they can understand the scientific principles underpinning programme design and enhanced performance.

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On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: • Identify and discuss the components of fitness that are essential for health and for optimal performance in a variety of sports and athletic events.

• Conduct a needs analysis and set appropriate training goals for athletes, team sports, or members of the general population.

• Explain the scientific principles underpinning training programme design.

• Set up, deliver and interpret a range of field based fitness tests for the general population, athletes, and team sports.

INTENDED FOR General population, fitness professionals, coaches, athletes, sports persons.

COURSE CONTENT - INDICATIVE • Introduction to Sports Science • Components of fitness for health and sport • Aerobic endurance • Anaerobic capacity • Local muscular endurance • Strength • Power • Speed • Agility • Flexibility • Principles of training • Principle of periodisation • Needs analysis, goal setting and programme design • Basic exercise physiology • Anthropometric testing / body composition • Field based team testing and interpretation • Field based athlete testing and interpretation

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PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology delivered on a full-time basis at Athlone Institute of Technology.

Duration

12 weeks Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 19 September 2013 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€350

Single Subject – Sports Injuries (NFQ Level 7)

This module aims explores the functional anatomy of the exercising body and how sports injuries are diagnosed and treated.

On successful completion of this module the learner will/should be able to: • Apply the understanding of anatomy to understand the mechanisms of exercise-related injury and to allow accurate diagnosis with clinical and investigative skills.

• Examine the nature and causes of various sports injuries including acute injuries, overuse injuries etc.

• Devise means to prevent injury by appropriate assessment and advice pre or during exercise or training programmes.

• Critically assess the evidence base of available treatment options once an injury has been diagnosed.

• Develop a holistic, multi-disciplinary understanding of all aspects of exercise-related injury and gain an appreciation of multi-factorial nature of musculoskeletal injuries.

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills based on the requirements of the injured individual using case studies

Duration

12 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 16 September 2013 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€350

Single Subject – Sport Nutrition (NFQ Level 6)

This module examines the scientific principles of nutrition for enhancing the performance of athletes. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide sound, scientific sports nutrition advice to a variety of athletes.

The module focuses on assessing nutritional requirements of athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds, as well as designing nutritional strategies to enhance performance and promote recovery in these athletes.

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: • Measure the nutritional status of an athlete and determine their energy requirements • Conduct a physical assessment of an athlete’s body composition.

COURSE CONTENT • Sports injuries • Sources of pain • Biomechanics of common sporting injuries • Clinical assessment and diagnosis of injuries • Investigations • Injury prevention • Aspects of recovery, including the role of nutrition and psychology • Introduction to musculoskeletal conditions INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology that is delivered on a full time basis.

Sports and Event Management

SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

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SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Develop nutritional strategies that are specific to preparation for competition (pre exercise nutrition), fluid and fuel requirements during exercise (during exercise nutrition), and recovery after training and competition (post exercise nutrition).

• Devise nutritional strategies for special populations such as those aiming to make weight in sport either through weight loss or bulking up.

• Critique a range of sports supplements and their appropriate use.

INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists.

COURSE CONTENT - INDICATIVE • Exercise Physiology and Metabolism • Measuring Nutritional Status of Athletes • Assessment of Athletic Physique • Energy Requirements of Athletes • Weight Loss and the Athlete • Making Weight in Sport • Preparation for Competition • Nutrition During Exercise • Nutrition for Recovery • Supplements • Overtraining • The Female Athlete • The 24 Hour Athlete • Nutritional Analysis and Technology INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. As a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation delivered on a full time basis at the Institute.

Duration

12 weeks Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 18 September 2013 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€350

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Sports Event Management AIM OF COURSE This course introduces students to the many fundamentals of event management. It will give the participants the basic practical skills and confidence to professionally organise an event from start to finish. Participants will in an overall context be taught how to understand the elements that go into planning, designing, executing and managing events.

COURSE CONTENT • Introduction to Event Management (History & Modern Motives) • Planning & Personnel • Venue & Infrastructure • Finance & Budgets • Sponsorship • Marketing • Promotion and Public Relations • Health & Safety • Legal Aspects • Evaluation Duration

8 weeks: Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 26 September 2013 Course Fee

€180