Introducing a work-related simulation into strength and conditioning teaching: a proposal

The purpose of this paper is to outline a pedagogy project proposal for implementation into a third year, practical strength and conditioning course at a Scottish higher education institution. Interventions which strive to improve the transferability of skills and experiences of undergraduate students are grounded in educational theory. This particular project pertains to the challenges within, and the effectiveness of interactive, experiential and problem-based learning. The interventions within the specific project are designed nurture and develop transferable attributes which are of value beyond the realm of higher education, and promote the concept of lifelong learning using the developing discipline of strength and conditioning. The project is essentially two-pronged in its approach, with the development of specific skills for progress in the field of strength and conditioning being used with a view to improving employability, and concurrently seeking to promote transferable skills and graduate attributes. The graduate attributes to be focussed on are outlined, together with the project interventions which will act as their learning vehicles. This paper concludes with the anticipated threats to successful project completion, and a proposal of how the project interventions may be assessed.