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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-24-2008 |
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EXS212SC
2009 Spring – 2011 Summer
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2.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.7 Load Acad |
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Instructional
Competency Lab: Muscular Strength and Conditioning |
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Fundamental
methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including strength and
conditioning activities. Core competencies identified by professional
certification agencies. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
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EXS212SC 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional Competency Lab: Muscular Strength and
Conditioning |
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Screening and classify participants prior to exercise
participation, based upon American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
guidelines. (I) |
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Describe the benefits and specific exercises composing a
proper warm-up and cool-down relative to a variety of physical activities.
(II) |
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Describe anatomical and physiological characteristics
relative to strength and conditioning. (III) |
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Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of
generally safe and effective exercises to enhance muscular strength, power,
and endurance in the general population. (IV) |
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Demonstrate techniques that help to prevent
musculoskeletal injuries. (V) |
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Differentiate between appropriate and contraindicated
muscular strength and endurance exercises for the majority of apparently
healthy adult populations. (VI) |
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Develop safe and effective strength and conditioning
programs for individuals of varying physical abilities and needs. (VII) |
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Develop strength and conditioning programs for symptomatic
adults and other special needs populations. (VIII) |
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Demonstrate the techniques and skills critical to
effective and motivating instruction for individuals and groups. (IX) |
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Explain the most recent National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
recommendations for the quantity and quality of exercise for developing
muscular fitness in healthy adults. (X) |
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EXS212SC 2009
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Instructional Competency Lab: Muscular Strength and
Conditioning |
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I. Exercise Screening A. Principles and
procedures B. Health and medical
history questionnaires C. Informed consent E. American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) classification guidelines II. Strength and
Conditioning Activities A. Warm-up 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits B. Cool-down 1. Exercises 2. Activities 3. Benefits III. Anatomy and Physiology
A. Muscle physiology B. Neuromuscular
adaptations C. Action of each muscle D. Synergy of muscle groups
E. Anatomical names of
movements F. Functional definitions
of strength and conditioning IV. Individuality of
Strength and Conditioning A. Basic techniques used to
increase strength 1. Exercise techniques 2. Spotting B. Advanced techniques used
to gain strength 1. Needs analysis 2. Olympic lifts 3. Plyometrics
4. Periodization
V. Prevention of
Musculoskeletal Injuries A. Grip B. Breathing C. Body mechanics D. Specificity E. Exercise order F. Spotting G. Equipment VI. Unsafe Exercises A. Contraindication B. Precautions VII. Program Development A. Training methods B. Exercise selection C. Muscle balance D. Exercise order E. Load assignment F. Training volume G. Rest periods H. Training frequency I. Athletes VIII. Program Development
for Symptomatic Adults A. Program design B. Equipment C. Precautions D. Physical limitations E. Rehabilitation IX. Effective and
Motivational Instruction A. Individual B. Group X. Professional
Certification Agency Guidelines A. National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA) B. American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM). |