Course Description:
Designed to provide students with theoretical
and practical knowledge of the physiological, biomechanical, and administrative
aspects of designing and supervising strength and conditioning programs
for various populations.
Textbook:
REQUIRED: Essentials of Strength
Training and Conditioning (2nd edition). Baechle, T.R. and R.W. Earle
(editors). Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. 2000.
RECOMMENDED: Exercise Technique Checklist Manual. NSCA
Certification Commission.
Course Objectives:
- To describe the basic physiological factors associated
with the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs.
- To describe the basic biomechanical factors associated
with the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs.
- To be able to demonstrate and teach proper lifting, breathing,
and spotting techniques associated with a variety of standard weight training
exercises.
- To properly assess fitness level(s) and design safe and
effective strength and conditioning programs for a variety of populations.
- To properly administer a safe and effective strength and
conditioning program, including: facilities, equipment, personnel, and
daily operations.
- To better prepare individuals for the CSCS or CPT examinations by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (http://www.nsca-lift.org). Learn more about these certification opportunities
by visiting the Certification Commission's
(http://www.nsca-cc.org) web site.
Evaluation:
Percentage of Grade
- There will be 2-5 exams given throughout
the semester, including the final. These exams will consist of
information presented in lecture, labs, and the weight room. The
exams will most likely consist of a variety of questions including but
not limited to multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, essay,
and case scenarios.
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Weightlifting Analysis and Labs |
40% |
- All students will be required to properly
demonstrate correct resistance exercise techniques for the exercises
that the instructor selects, including (but not limited to) calisthenics,
theraband, machine, free weights, plyometrics, and power exercises.
The student will also need to be capable of explaining/discussing the correct
technique, muscles activated, common mistakes during execution, along with
proper breathing and spotting techniques. Lab participation and write-ups
will also be required.
|
Training Programs and Misc... |
20% |
- Each student will also be required to prepare
two separate program designs. The program population (be specific)
needs to be approved with the instructor prior to starting. Click
here
for more information on these program designs.
- Miscellaneous
items include quizzes, web summaries, in class activities, etc...
- There will be numerous quizzes given throughout
the semester. If you miss a quiz, assume you received a zero.
- I will have in class activities and homework assignments
that will count for points. If you miss class, you miss the points, including
lab participation.
- Student
may also be asked to search the Internet for web sites related to material
presented in class or lab. (http://academic.wsc.edu/faculty/jatodd1/357/links.html)
Attendance: Students are strongly encouraged to attend each scheduled class
since some course related content and experiences are best attained in
the classroom or laboratory/weight room setting. Failure to attend
class may adversely affect the learning process and subsequent performance.
Attendance is EXPECTED! Please notify the instructor in advance
if you know that you are going to miss a class so that we can work out
a solution. Students are responsible for obtaining the information that
they missed due to an absence. Excessive tardiness will be taken into account
during the grading process and points will be deducted for any lab activity
missed or not participated in.
Attire:
Many class sessions will involve active participation.
When this occurs, the entire class is expected to dress accordingly and
still be on time for class. This means wearing workout clothes.
All students should wear comfortable, but appropriate clothing and shoes
for resistance training. No jeans, jean shorts, sandals, or open toed
shoes will be allowed. Improper attire will prohibit you from participating
and will count as a zero for that day!
Disabilities: Many of the activities in this course involve physical effort.
If you feel that you may have a pre-existing condition that may limit
your involvement in certain activities, please feel free to talk with
me in private.
Grading
Scale:
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A = 94-100 |
A- = 90-93 |
B+ = 87-89 |
B = 84-86 |
|
B- = 80-83 |
C+ = 77-79 |
C = 74-76 |
C- = 70-73 |
|
D+ = 67-69 |
D = 64-66 |
D- = 60-63 |
F = <60 |
Tentative Lecture Schedule:
- Muscle
Physiology, Neuromuscular, and Biomechanical Aspects review (chapters 1-3)
- Stretching
and Warm-Up (chapter 16)
- Resistance
Training and Spotting (chapter 17)
- Program
Design (chapter 18)
- Training
Variation: Periodization (chapter 22)
- Adaptations
to Training (chapters 4-8)
- Children
and Resistance Training (chapter
9)
- Gender
Differences for Resistance Training (chapter
9)
- Elderly
and Resistance Training (chapter
9)
- Testing
and Evaluation (chapters 14 - 15)
- Plyometric
Training (chapter 19)
- Organization and Administration of a Strength and Conditioning
Facility (chapters
24 - 26)
- Remaining
chapters and/or other relevant material as time permits
Tentative Labs/Weight Room Activities:
- To
be determined by instructor
*Any information
contained within this syllabus may be changed throughout the course of
the semester as the instructor sees fit.
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Last updated: Spring 2006
