Course Description

This entry-level graduate course will examine the physiological, biomechanical, measurement and evaluation, and program design theories and principles that are associated with numerous aspects of human performance.

Rationale

The purpose of this course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological, biomechanical, measurement and evaluation, and administrative aspects of designing, implementing, and supervising strength training and conditioning programs for various populations. Students who have not completed prerequisite courses for EXSC 510, EXSC 520, and EXSC 550 have the option of completing this course in place of completing the required undergraduate prerequisite course(s). The completion of this course will provide students access to the relevant human performance academic content necessary for taking the higher level courses in Human Performance and Exercise Science and Wellness graduate degrees.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. 1. Describe the basic physiological factors associated with the design and implementation of a strength training and conditioning program.
   2. Describe the basic biomechanical factors associated with the design and implementation of a strength training and conditioning program.
   3. Properly administer safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, which include aspects such as facility design, equipment selection, personnel, and daily operations.
   4. Assess the fitness level of subjects and prescribe safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs.
   5. Adapt strength training and conditioning programs to the specific needs of special populations.
   6. Evaluate research studies from strength training and conditioning and human performance-related journals.
   7. Understand human performance concepts as taught through a biblical worldview.

Course Assignment

Course Requirements Checklist

At Liberty University, After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussion assignments are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each of the 2 assigned discussions. Each thread must be no less than 350 words, no more than 700 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include 1 citation in the current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be no less than 200 words, no more than 600 words, and include 1 citation in the current APA format.

Quizzes (5)

Each quiz will cover the Learn materials for the assigned Module: Week, be open-book/open-notes, and contain 30 multiple-choice and 2 essay questions.

Program Design Assignment

Each student will prepare a program design with a major emphasis on Strength/Weight/Resistance Training, appropriate for a “self-selected” hypothetical client who has never participated in a resistance training program before. The program design must be no fewer than 5 and no more than 8 pages, double-spaced, with 12-point, Times New Roman font, and in APA format.