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Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance

General

Prefix

EXSC

Course Number

451

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Design of endurance, strength, and power training programs for sport performance. Integrated Lab.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate proper techniques involved in properly performing resistance training exercises.

Outcome

Perform athlete based assessments used to guide resistance training and conditioning programs.

Outcome

Teach proper resistance training exercise and spotting techniques.

Outcome

Analyze and determine an individual's 1-RM, predicted from a multiple RM, and RM loads.

Outcome

Assign load and repetitions based on 1-RM and training goals.

Outcome

Assign mode, frequency, intensity, and duration of aerobic exercise based on training goals.

Outcome

Demonstrate testing and evaluation procedures for conditioning and resistance training programs using statistical procedures.

Outcome

Create a conditioning and resistance training program for a team or individual based on sport and goals.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Athlete needs analysis. 10% Athlete assessment and testing protocols. 10% Program design for athletes and team sports. 20% Advanced training principles and techniques. 20% Technology use in assessment and program design. 10% Statistical concepts for program evaluation. 10% Periodization. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

EXSC451 is a completion requirement for: