2018-2019 Undergraduate General Catalog


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EXSC 265 Theory and Techniques of Strength and Conditioning

Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of human performance as it applies to the athletic populations. This will principally include all aspects of strength training, speed and agility training, power development and will also include application of selected principles of exercise prescription/fitness testing and integration of relevant psychological motivational techniques used to enhance optimum human performance development. Lectures and laboratory sessions will be incorporated to promote hands-on knowledge of human performance development techniques.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

EXSC 322

EXSC 277 Motor Development

Major concepts and principles fundamental to development of motor behavior will be explored. Factors such as aging, maturation, socialization, and growth will be examined in the context of their contribution to motor skills development.

Credits

2