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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/23/99 |
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PED133 1999
Summer I – 2009 Summer I |
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2 Credit(s) |
2 Period(s) |
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Advanced Strength Training |
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An advanced study of the science and techniques of strength fitness.Designed for the fitness professional who is or will be training advancedstrength body builders, powerlifters, and advanced fitness enthusiasts.Also addresses current topics, theories and techniques. Prerequisites: GCCPersonal trainer certificate or permission of instructor. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PED133 1999 Summer I – 2009 Summer I |
Advanced Strength
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Explain strength training potential in terms of strength gained, leantissue added, and sport performance improved. (I) |
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Calculate strength training potential in terms of genetic factors andtraining factors. (I) |
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Describe the theoretical aspects fundamental to basic strengthtraining. (II) |
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Describe the advanced strength training variables. (III) |
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Demonstrate the ability to write up an advanced workout program for anadvanced trainer or athlete. (III) |
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Describe and demonstrate advanced strength training techniques. (IV) |
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Define a bodybuilder, power-lifter, and a power athlete and describetheir program variables. (V, VI, VII) |
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Explain the variables in optimal nutrition important for advancedathletes to achieve optimal results. (VIII) |
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Calculate the protein needs of an individual based on body compositionvariables and current literature. (VIII) |
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Identify the current supplements and explain their usefulness toadvanced strength trainers. (IX) |
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Explain the use/abuse, positive/negative, and the health riskassociated with supplements and ergogenic substances (IX) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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PED133 1999 Summer I – 2009 Summer I |
Advanced Strength
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I. Strength training potential A. Genetic variables B. Training style variables C. Body composition D. Test for strength training potential E. Calculations of muscle gain potential II. Theoretical aspects of basic strength training A. The golden rules B. The F-I-T equation C. Repetitions and range D. Sets E. Body parts trained F. Exercises G. Training style H. Recovery III. Advanced strength training variables A. Intensity B. Repetitions, range C. Sets D. Body parts trained E. Exercises F. Training style G. Recovery IV. Advanced strength training techniques A. Breakdown, drop sets B. Assisted sets C. Negative sets D. Slow sets E. Giant sets F. Super sets V. Bodybuilders A. Defining bodybuilding B. Bodybuilders goals C. Bodybuilding contest D. Designing a bodybuilding program VI. Power-lifters A. Defining power-lifting B. Power-lifters goals C. Power-lifting contest D. Designing a power-lifting program VII. Power athletes A. Defining power athletics B. Power athletes goals C. Periodization D. Designing a power athletics program VIII. Optimal nutrition for advanced strength training A. Calculate metabolism B. Carbohydrates C. Fats D. Calculate protein needs E. Vitamins, minerals, water F. Pre-workout, post-workout fuel IX. Supplements and ergogenic aids A. Current supplements B. Ergogenic substances |