Overview
The study of evidence-based practice for sport-specific conditioning and rehabilitation to reduce the risk of injury and improve performance in athlete populations.
Effective rehabilitation post injury is vital for long-term athlete well-being and performance. The initial phases of injury rehabilitation are the responsibility of the physiotherapist while the later phases for return to play are managed by a strength and conditioning coach. Performance gaps left by ineffective post-injury conditioning may result in career-limiting recurrent injuries. For the athlete's safe return to sport, the rehabilitation team must work together to bridge the rehabilitation-conditioning-performance gap.
The class is taught from the perspective of the strength and conditioning coach. We will examine athletic conditioning for rehabilitation and optimal return to play results utilising principles of motor control, physiology and biomechanics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHSE 202 and PHSE 203) or (Two of SPEX 201, SPEX 202, SPEX 203)
- Restriction
- PHSE 310
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Melanie Bussey
Lecturers: Associate Professor Melanie Bussey
Professor Jim Cotter- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures and laboratories.
Attendance at laboratories is compulsory.
- Textbooks
Gregory Haff, Travis Triplett (Eds). (2016). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. (4th ed). Human Kinetics. Champaign Il,USA.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this paper students will be able to:
- Identify athlete training needs
- Understand human adaptation to physical conditioning
- Develop specific training sessions and organise these into a training plan
- Utilise evidence-based practice and to critically evaluate research and innovation in the area of physical conditioning
Overview
The study of evidence-based practice for sport-specific conditioning and rehabilitation to reduce the risk of injury and improve performance in athlete populations.
Effective rehabilitation post injury is vital for long-term well-being and performance of athletes. The initial phases of injury rehabilitation are the responsibility of the physiotherapist while the later phases for return to play are managed by a strength and conditioning coach. Performance gaps left by ineffective post-injury conditioning may result in career-limiting recurrent injuries. For the athlete's safe return to sport, the rehabilitation team must work together to bridge the rehabilitation-conditioning-performance gap.
The class is taught from the perspective of the strength and conditioning coach. We will examine athletic conditioning for rehabilitation and optimal return to play results utilising principles of motor control, physiology and biomechanics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHSE 202 and PHSE 203) or (Two of SPEX 201, SPEX 202, SPEX 203)
- Restriction
- PHSE 310
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences website.
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Professor Melanie Bussey
Lecturers:
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper comprises lectures and laboratories - attendance at laboratories is compulsory.
While this paper does not include explicit Pacific-focused content, the course incorporates inclusive teaching practices designed to support Māori and Pacific students. In particular, the use of a whānau-based laboratory model fosters a supportive, collaborative learning environment that aligns with collectivist learning approaches valued by many Māori and Pacific learners. This approach aims to enhance engagement, belonging, and academic success for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Textbooks
- Gregory Haff, Travis Triplett (Eds). (2016). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. (4th ed). Human Kinetics. Champaign Il,USA.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this paper students will be able to:
- Identify athlete training needs
- Understand human adaptation to physical conditioning
- Develop specific training sessions and organise these into a training plan
- Utilise evidence-based practice and to critically evaluate research and innovation in the area of physical conditioning