Maricopa Community Colleges  PED130   19916-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/91
PED130 19916-19985 L+L 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques
Principles and techniques of strength training including strength physiology, performance factors, training recommendations, exercise techniques, and program design and management. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: WED130
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED130   19916-19985 Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques
1. Explain the benefits derived from strength training. (I)
2. Describe strength training physiology and kinesiology. (II)
3. Identify strength training performance factors. (III)
4. Define the strength training variables. (IV)
5. Describe the strength training effects on blood pressure, heart rate, the cardiovascular system, the muscles, body composition, and youth. (IV)
6. Explain strength training principles and recommendations. (V)
7. Identify factors to be considered when designing a strength training facility. (VI)
8. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques using weight machines and free weights. (VII)
9. Identify strength training concerns and considerations related to the human body. (VIII)
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PED130   19916-19985 Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques
    I. Strength Training Benefits
        A. Physical capacity
        B. Metabolic function
        C. Athletic power
        D. Injury prevention
        E. Physical appearance
        F. Strength potential
      II. Strength Training Physiology and Kinesiology
          A. Muscle structure
          B. Muscle physiology
          C. Muscle contraction
          D. Force production
          E. Fiber types
          F. Muscle relaxation
          G. Muscle protection
          H. Muscle fatigue
          I. Musculoskeletal structure and function
        III. Strength Training Performance Factors
            A. Biomechanical factors
            B. Size, sex and age related factors
            C. Training experience, technique, and specificity
          IV. Strength Training Research
              A. Training variables
                1. Frequency
                2. Sets
                3. Repetitions
                4. Speed
                5. Time
                6. Order
              B. Training effects
                1. Blood pressure and heart rate
                2. Cardiovascular
                3. Muscular
                4. Body composition
                5. Youth
            V. Strength training Principles and Recommendations
                A. Stress adaptation
                B. Rebuilding time
                C. Near-maximum resistance
                D. Movement speed
                  1. Tension, force, fibers
                  2. Power, trauma, momentum
                E. Movement range
                F. Muscle balance
                G. Breathing techniques
              VI. Strength Training Facility Design and Management
                  A. Safety considerations
                  B. Equipment
                    1. Types
                    2. Maintenance
                  C. Facility design
                  D. Educational emphasis
                  E. Members
                    1. Orientation
                    2. Motivation
                  F. Staff
                    1. Selection
                    2. Training
                    3. Behavior
                  G. Activity programming
                VII. Strength Training Exercises
                    A. Weight machines
                      1. Legs, hips and gluteals
                      2. Arms, shoulders and chest
                      3. Neck, back and abdominals
                    B. Free weights
                      1. Legs, hips and gluteals
                      2. Arms, shoulders and chest
                      3. Neck, back and abdominals
                  VIII. Strength Training Concerns and Considerations
                      A. Nutrition
                      B. Body composition
                      C. Muscular strength and endurance
                      D. Joint flexibility
                      E. Warm-up and cool down
                      F. Women and strength training
                      G. People over age 30
                      H. Progress and assessment
                      I. Strength plateaus
                      J. Speed and performance
                      K. Body builders vs weightlifters
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