Strength and Conditioning for Performance

Catalog description

This course emphasizes advanced concepts and methods in strength and conditioning to enhance athletic performance. Students will examine the relationship between imposed training stress and physiological adaptation, with application to strength, power, speed, and endurance. Emphasis is placed on speed mechanics, agility development, plyometrics, and explosive training, as well as advanced resistance training strategies including Olympic lifts and their variations. Practical experience will integrate coaching and analysis of skilled performance movements.