Resistance Training and Conditioning Lab

Catalog description

This is a hands-on course designed to teach students to safely and properly perform a variety of muscle-strengthening exercises. Emphasis is placed on the introduction and review of the fundamental principles of physiology and kinesiology underlying the ability to properly perform a wide variety of muscular strength and conditioning exercises. Additionally, students will be taught to properly instruct individuals of varying ages and physical abilities through a variety of muscular strength and conditioning exercises. This course will include exercises using a variety of resistance equipment (including but not limited to) free weights, machines, light dumbbells, tubing, stability balls, and one’s body weight to enhance muscular strength, endurance, power, and hypertrophy, while also reducing one’s risk for developing musculoskeletal injuries. Students will be guided in the development of techniques and skills critical to safe, effective, and motivating instruction of strength and conditioning exercises. Several core competencies identified for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer examinations will be addressed.