Maricopa Community Colleges  PED275   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/05
PED275 20056-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance
Theoretical and practical applications of performance enhancement methodologies and practices. Basic sport mechanics and exercise physiology. Training clients for speed, power, agility, balance, and endurance activities to enhance athletic performance. Application of training principles to specific sports and design of training programs.
Prerequisites: PED125 or PED130 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED275   20056-20086 Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic physiological adaptations that result from various strength and conditioning programs.(I)
2. Describe knowledge of the theory and research behind functional training, sport-specific training and conditioning programs.(II)
3. Read and discern research literature in the field of Exercise Science with demonstration of understanding the application pertaining to training regimens for performance enhancement. (III)
4. Describe knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and athletic performance enhancement; energy expenditure for various activities and workloads.(IV)
5. Evaluate sport mechanics and specific training needs pertaining to a particular sport or activity.(V)
6. Identify and delineate between basic weight training programs and weight training programs written specifically for a particular sport or activity.(VI, VII)
7. Describe theoretical and practical importance of functional training and its role in athletic enhancement.(VIII)
8. Assess physically and practically assess functional strength.(VIII)
9. Apply new training techniques/regimens to existing programs.(IX)
10. Design and implement an individualized strength and conditioning program beyond the foundational knowledge level. (X)
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PED275   20056-20086 Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance
    I. Bone, Muscle, and Connective Tissue Adaptations to Physical Activity
        A. Adaptation of Bone to Exercise
        B. Adaptation of Muscle to Exercise
        C. Adaptation of Connective Tissue to Exercise
        D. Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise
      II. Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training
          A. Biological Energy Systems
          B. Substrate Depletion and Repletion
          C. Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance
          D. Oxygen Uptake and the aerobic and anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
          E. Metabolic Specificity of Training
        III. Reading and Discerning current Exercise Science literature
            A. Critical Reading and Data Analysis
            B. Evaluating Background and Purpose
            C. Theoretical Application to Performance Enhancement
            D. Practical Application to Performance Enhancement
          IV. Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance
              A. How to Evaluate the Adequacy of the Diet
              B. Role of the Nutritionist
              C. Precompetition and Postexercise Nutrition
              D. Performance Enhancing Substances:Effects, Risks and Appropriate Alternatives
              E. Obesity
              F. Eating Disorders
            V. Evaluation of Sport Mechanics and Specific Training Requirements
                A. Analyzing the Demands of your Sport
                B. Movement Production and Motor Performance
                C. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique and Training
                D. Understanding Injury Development
              VI. Resistance Training; Adaptations and Specific Training
                  A. Exercise Technique Fundamentals
                  B. Spotting Techniques
                  C. Needs Analysis and Exercise Selection
                  D. Exercise Order, Training Frequency
                  E. Training Load, Repetitions, Volume and Rest
                VII. Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training
                    A. Physiological Responses
                    B. Factors Related to Aerobic Performance
                    C. Types of Training Programs
                    D. Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program
                    E. Application of Program Design to Training Seasons
                    F. Considerations Specific to Aerobic Endurance Training
                  VIII. Functional Strength Training, Assessment and Performance Enhancement
                      A. Assessing Functional Strength
                      B. Analyzing Performance Enhancement Needs
                      C. Functional Training and Stability Training
                      D. Plyometric Training; Mechanics and Physiology
                      E. Speed, Power, Agility and Balance
                      F. Program Design
                    IX. Application and Integration of New Training Techniques
                        A. Past and Present Program Goals and Objectives
                        B. General Conditioning Versus Specific Skill Development
                        C. Evaluation and Time Management of Training Regimens
                        D. Periodization Cycles
                        E. Practical Program Planning
                      X. Comprehensive Performance Enhancement Application Project
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