KIN 0090. Introduction to Training and Conditioning for Sports
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Introduces students to the concepts of training and conditioning for sports. Topics will include foundational principles of training, stages of athletic development, motor skills training, and designing programs specific to the needs of the sport. (CSU)
KIN 0090 - Introduction to Training and Conditioning for Sports
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Introduces students to the concepts of training and conditioning for sports. Topics will include foundational principles of training, stages of athletic development, motor skills training, and designing programs specific to the needs of the sport. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Create a weight training program for sports. Describe core fitness exercises. Design an aerobic fitness programs for athletes. Create a periodization training program using repetition and overload to achieve a strength goal. Course Content Outline I. Principles for sports A. Safety, testing and terms B. Muscular endurance and strength C. Principles and procedures II. Cardiovascular Fitness A. Target heart rate B. Testing and evaluation C. Interval training III. Nutrition for Sport Specific Training A. Nutrition and the effects on fitness goals B. BMI, body composition and weight management basics IV. Evaluating Flexibility A. Flexibility exercises for specific sports B. Modification to flexibility programs due to sport injuries V. Evaluating Fitness A. Muscular Strength B. Muscular Endurance VI. Exercises for Strength for different sports A. Abdominal Muscles B. Upper and lower back C. Upper Body D. Legs VII. Aerobic Exercise for different sports A. Interval and endurance methods B. Training Effect C. Heart Rate D. Exercise Precautions VIII. Full Body Flexibility for different sports IX. Training to Improve Fitness A. Periodization B. Specificity C. Individuality D. Overload Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility through strength assessments and cardiovascular tests. 2. Identify the correlation between nutritional intake and body composition as one of the components of sport fitness. 3. Interpret the results of administered cardiovascular endurance, strength & flexibility sport specific tests. 4. Develop and document a sport specific personalized fitness program that includes cardiovascular and muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility skills. 5. Compare and contrast dietary trends in American culture. 6. Distinguish and evaluate the different sport specific aerobic workouts. 7. Describe a full body stretch by using all parts of the body that relate to a specific sport. 8. Apply the following formula to determine the appropriate target heart rate: maximum heart rate minus age multiplied by desired cardiovascular fitness level. 9. Explain of the importance of a core fitness program by designing a core fitness program for a specific sport. 10. Explain the dangers involved in beginning an exercise program and design a safe beginning sport specific program. 11. Describe the proper weightlifting techniques involved in a full body weight workout. 12. Assess present level of fitness and design a plan to improve that level. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read assigned pages from the textbook and/or current magazine articles on the principle of specificity of training and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read assigned pages from the textbook and/or current magazine articles on the principle of overload and be prepared to discuss in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. In a one to two page paper create a workout specific to a swimmer using land and water workouts. 2. In a one to two page paper create a workout specific to any sport of your choice using the methods typically used. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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