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Course Code VQX7008
Course Title
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETE
Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes 1. Recognise the multidisciplinary approach in developing elite
athletes
2. Evaluate the long-term athletic development framework
3. Adopt learning experience through practicum with a high-
performance service provider
Synopsis This course is designed to help students recognise the
multidisciplinary approaches involved in developing elite athletes
and the value of applying an ideal long-term athletic development
framework. The students will also gain real life practical experience
by working with high-performance service providers. Students are
encouraged to apply their knowledge and practical skills gained
during their studies into their practicum.
Main Reference 1. David Joyce, Dan Lewindon. (2021). High Performance
Training for Sports 2nd Ed Human Kinetics, IL.
2. Ian Jeffreys, Jeremy Moody (2016). Strength and
Conditioning for Sports Performance. Routledge
3. Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (2016). Essentials of Strength
Training and Conditioning. 4 Ed Human Kinetics, IL.
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Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

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