| COURSE NUMBER: |
KINS 222 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Strength Training and Conditioning |
| NAME OF
INSTRUCTOR: |
Matthew Barreiro |
| CREDIT WEIGHT
AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3 (hrs lect 0 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3) |
| COURSE
DESCRIPTION: |
This
course is intended as an introduction to the basic principles of
strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Emphasis is placed
on fitness testing and evaluation, training techniques, program design,
types of training and implementation of a variety of methods. |
| REQUIRED TEXT: |
- Baechle, T & Earle, R. (2008) Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
- Other various readings will be on reserve in the library or the website will be listed or emailed to the student.
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| MARK
DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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| Test 1 |
10% |
| Test 2 | 10% |
| Partner Prescriptions (4) | 20% |
| Lab attendance and participation | 15% |
| Personal fitness journal | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
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100% |
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| COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
- Introduce students to different strength training and conditioning programs.
- Understand the theory and application of strength training and conditioning principles.
- Evaluate
current fitness level and participate in a number of training programs
designed to increase muscular strength and physical conditioning.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and proper technique in a variety of exercises.
- Promote
and develop an appreciation of the benefits of participating in
physical activity in a positive and challenging environment.
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| COURSE OUTLINE: | - Intro class: walk through syllabus
- Structure and function of muscular, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In classroom
- Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training. In classroom
- Lab: Bioenergetics lab. IN GYM
- Biomechanics of Exercise lecture and lab (bring clothes to workout in).
- Adaptations to Anaerobic Programs lecture. In classroom
- Age and sex related differences for resistance exercises
- Nutritional Factors in Health and performance and Warmup and Stretching Lecture.
- Principles of Test Section and Administration Lecture/Lab. In classroom
- Anaerobic testing lab: partners. Parameters are given
- Aerobic testing lab: partners. Parameters are given
- Resistance Training and Spotting techniques
- Optional Lab: Olympic Lifting form (deadlift, variations of cleans, and snatch).
- Periodization Lecture
- Plyometric lecture and Lab (bring clothes) in classroom first
- Speed, Agility, and Speed endurance development lecture and lab (bring clothes). In classroom first
- Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training lecture and lab (in classroom only).
- Rehabilitation and Reconditioning lecture.
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