Republic Polytechnic
Continuing Education & Training
Specialist Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
Module
Description
This module combines theoretical foundations and practical applications for differing health and
Sports and Exercise Prescription
fitness needs. It aims to develop students’ competencies in learning to prescribe health and skill
related exercise programs, developing critical thinking and enhancing personal as well as professional
development relating to exercise science and sports-related activities.
Lesson
Topics
Learning Objectives
Format (broad strokes of Lesson Plan)
Lesson
(Equipment)
Modality
(Assessment)
1
Fitness and Health
No DG for
 Recognize the importance of
 Lecture on health and fitness
Assessment
Lesson 1
health medical history and
assessment through various modes.
medical clearance before exercise  Practical session on BMI, waist-hip girth
 Acquire knowledge, skills, ability
ratio, blood pressure, skinfold
Equipment
to asses health and fitness status
of individuals via questionnaire
1. Sphygmomanometer
 Acquire skills in accurately
and stethoscope
measuring body composition,
2. SECA electronic weight
blood pressure, girth
and height scale
measurements.
3. Anthropometric tape
measure
4. Bioelectrical
impedance analyzer
5. Skinfold callipers
2
Weight management
prescription (weight gain
& weight loss)
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Ability to distinguish between
overweight and obese
Recognize the various strategies
employed for weight loss and
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Lecture on strategies on weight loss and
weight gain, exercise programs, and food
nutrition
Worksheet and quiz
5% DG – quiz
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3
Principles of Training
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4
Assessment and
Prescription (Flexibility)
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weight gain exercise programs and
to belay the myths on these
strategies
Ability to design exercise program
for these individuals
Able to complement the exercise
program with knowledge from
nutrition module
Recognize the importance of
applying the principles of
overload, specificity and
reversibility to sports training and
performance
Identify the different types of
training methods to improve
maximal aerobic power
a. Interval training
b. Fartlek training
c. Long, slow-distance training
d. High intensity
e. Continuous training
Understand the implications of
overreaching and overtraining in
sports training and performance
Aware of the signs and symptoms
of overreaching and overtraining
Define and explain the nature of
flexibility relative to the
contribution of soft tissues
encountered by the joint during
 Lecture
 worksheet and quiz
5% DG – quiz
 Lecture
 Practical
- Flexibility assessment
- Hands-on on static & dynamic flexibility
5% DG – quiz
Equipment
1. Measuring tapes (5
pieces)
2. 12 inch height boxes
3. Rulers
4. Goniometers (5 sets)
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CA1
5
movement
Identify the physiology
mechanisms that occur when
stretching
Distinguish between the different
forms of stretching (ballistic,
static, dynamic, PNF)
Identify and explain general
guidelines for direct and indirect
flexibility testing
Explain the validity and reliability
of direct and indirect flexibility
testing
Identify the situations that require
stretching instead of
strengthening
Hands on ability to apply PNF
stretching technique
exercises
- Hands-on on PNF stretching
 worksheet and quiz
Written Test
From Lesson 1 to 4
Assessment and
Prescription
(Cardiorespiratory)
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Equipment
1. 1 set of Step board
(41.25 cm/16.25 in)
2. Stop watches (5
pieces)
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The continuum of
cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF)
include field tests, submaximal,
and maximal exertion
Decide what tests are most
appropriate for CRF determination
according to individual needs and
identify pre-test considerations
What are the general and
 Lecture
 Practical
- Step Test
- Bruce Treadmill Protocol
- YMCA cycle ergometer testing
- Using mathematical equation to
illustrate the different calculations for
cardiovascular endurance
30 marks
(30% of
total)
5% DG – quiz
3. Heart rate monitors (5
sets)
4. Electronic metronome
(1 pieces)
5. Clip boards (5 pieces)
6. Measuring tape (long)
(1)
7. Masking tape (1)
8. Treadmill
9. Monark cycle
ergometer (2 working
ones if possible)
10. Manual
sphygmomanometer
(5 sets)
11. Stethoscopes (5 sets)
12. Digital
sphygmomanometer
(5 sets)
6
Assessment and
Prescription (Muscular)
Equipment
1. Stop watches (5
pieces)
2. Dynamometer (digital
and analog - 5 pieces
each or whatever
numbers we have)
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recommended procedures and
administration for testing
Knowledge of the recommended
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and
Type (FITT) of physical activity
necessary for development of CRF
Ability to calculate the exercise
intensity prescription using
different variables such as
a. VO2max and Metabolic
Equivalents (METS) [energy
expenditure]
b. Heart rate (HR)
c. Rate of Perceived Exertion
(RPE)
Ability to prescribe cardiovascular
exercises for various population
Ability to conduct field tests to
measure aerobic fitness for
prediction of aerobic capacity
 Quiz
Ability to describe the purpose of
testing, select appropriate
protocol, and conduct
assessments of muscular strength,
endurance and power
Ability to interpret
information/results obtained from
muscular strength, endurance and
power assessment
Knowledge of precautions and
5% DG – quiz
 Lecture
 Practical
- Practice testing procedures and safety
- Practice testing involves
- Grip Strength and endurance test
- Dynamic strength test
- Dynamic muscular endurance test
- Calisthenics-type muscular endurance
and power tests
- Understanding the purpose of testing,
3. Tandem Sports
Vertical Jump
Challenger
4. Measuring tape (at
least 5 meter)
5. Clip boards (5 pieces)
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7
Muscular anatomy
familiarization with gym
equipment
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8
Prescribing an exercise
program
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contraindication for muscular
strength, endurance and power
assessment
Recognize the principles and
benefits of strength training
Distinguish between the various
strength training systems
Appreciate the importance of
incorporating proper breathing
and sense of touch, sight and
hearing in strength training
interpreting results, safety, and
strength training
 Worksheet and quiz
Recognize the importance of
identifying the origin and insertion
of muscles and how that
influences joint movements.
Familiarization with the origins
and insertions of common muscle
groups.
Understand how to work a
particular muscle in the body with
regards to planes and direction of
movement.
Distinguish between the various
forms of resistance; gravity, cable,
cam, resistance tubes.
Able to operate common strength
training equipment and awareness
of muscle group worked.
 Lecture on introduction to muscular
anatomy and anatomical planes of
motions
Construct a needs profile by
assessing the health and fitness
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5% DG – quiz
 Practical session on different forms of
resistance e.g. constant and variable
resistance modes; resistance e.g. Gravity
& elasticity
 (using Gym equipment)
 Quiz
Lecture
Worksheet and prepare for presentation
5% DG Team
Presentation
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9
Special population
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Equipment
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Measuring tape (long)
Stop watches
Heart rate monitors
3 chairs (without
rollers/wheels)
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information of the individual
Determine and interpret results of
the initial health and fitness
assessment
Apply the principles of training in
formulating the exercise program
to meet the individual’s needs
Demonstrate skills and knowledge
in the use of exercise testing and
prescription as an effective tool
for health promotion and
performance enhancement
Identify the variety of fitness
needs and goals that exist in
different populations
Interpret assessment results and
performance of the client
Recognize the effects of
metabolic, musculoskeletal,
neurologic or cardiorespiratory
deterioration on physical function
and health with age.
Recognize the role of physical
activity in preventing further
deterioration of physical and
mental function.
Identify the cascading effects of
diabetes, kidney and liver diseases
on physiological functions and
how these effects affect physical
fitness.
Explain how chronic diseases
affect psychological, social and
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Team presentation
5% DG – quiz
 Lecture
 Recommendations on exercise
prescription for special population
 Practical session on testing for activities of
daily living (ADLs)
 Discussion and quiz
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10
Alternative training
methods
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Equipment
1. Fit balls
2. Dynabands
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CA2
emotional health.
Determine the effects of exercise
on physical function as well as
contraindication of exercise in
people with chronic diseases.
Identify and modify assessment
methods for physical function in
the elderly, and people with
chronic diseases.
Recognize advantages of
functional core stability.
Recognize the involvement of
proprioception in functional core
stability training.
Recognize alternative strength
training methods with focus on
core strength.
Understand and attempt the use
of proprioception training
equipment/ modes such as fit
balls and Pilates machines.
Written Assignment 3000 words
 Theory of Proprioception Training;
Concept of core training the core with
alternative methods
 Practical (Fit balls, Pilates, etc.)
 Discussion and quiz
No DG for
lesson 10
30% of total