Resistance Training

Catalog description

Resistance Training is a course designed to improve students' muscular strength/endurance and is focused on development and implementation of an effective personal strength/endurance training program for lifelong fitness. Key purposes of this class are to learn the basic principles of resistance training, to learn the role of resistance training in an overall program of health and wellness, and to acquire the necessary skills and experience to develop an individualized program for developing muscular strength and endurance over the lifespan. Students will explore the benefits of incorporating a resistance training program as part of a complete fitness plan and how implementation of such a plan may contribute to such changes as increased weight loss/control, balance and coordination, and a better overall sense of well-being. Students practice proper technique for a wide variety of training exercises and to create a personal training program. Students will explore resistance training principles through learning basic anatomy, basics in muscular physiology, and understanding the body's adaptations to training and detraining. Attention will be given to safety and injury prevention, performance enhancement though natural means and training, proper training techniques and full fitness and wellness plan creation and implementation, and strategies in progression and motivation. Furthermore, students will learn validated techniques to assess muscular strength and endurance and to compare results to normative data. Students will be encouraged to explore their personal health and fitness goals and how resistance training may be incorporated into their lifelong fitness and wellness plan.