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KNPE 345 The Science and Methodology of Sport Training Conditioning Programs Units: 3.00
This course offers students the opportunity to apply their foundational knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology and biomechanics to strength and conditioning principles and programming. Designed for students seeking to enhance their understanding of the role of exercise professionals in high-performance athlete development, students will explore foundational strength and conditioning methods during hands-on laboratory experiences. Students will develop their ability to conduct performance assessments and coach high-performance athlete development training programs.
Learning Hours: 126 (36 Lecture, 18 Practicum, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in a KINE Plan and KNPE 227/3.0.
Corequisite KNPE 254/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the basic applications of the exercise sciences (Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardiorespiratory, Bioenergetics, Endocrine and Biomechanics) within the context of a physical training program.
- Recognize professional pathways into the fields of personal training and strength and conditioning.
- Coach progressions and regressions of movement patterns and properly cue exercises to develop appropriate movement patterns.
- Describe and administer the principles of sport testing, warmups, mobility, resistance training, energy system development and recovery modalities.
- Apply programming periodization models that allow for performance planning and yearly/monthly/weekly training planning.
- Apply the principles of velocity-based training, using the GymAware technology. This technology will allow students to bridge the gap between research and practical training with real time measurement.
- Integrate all components of a sport training program to produce an effective and multifaceted yearly training plan.