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Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance
Course: PED101RT

First Term: 2021 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Introduction to sport-specific resistance training programs to enhance athletic performance. Includes focus on advanced assessment and sport-related resistance training, including Olympic lifting with a qualified instructor.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain how resistance training can help improve athletic performance in a sport-specific fashion. (I)
2. Demonstrate fundamental skills of sport-specific resistance training exercises. (II)
3. Demonstrate resistance training exercises as dictated by safe practices, rules, traditional guidelines, and etiquette. (III, IV)
4. Develop a plan to sustain an ongoing exercise program in accordance with personal motivations and goals. (III-V)
5. Describe lifestyle benefits associated with resistance training programs. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Principles of resistance training for improvement of sports performance
II. Resistance training strategies
   A. Plyometric exercises
   B. Olympic lifts
   C. Barbell/dumbbell exercises
   D. Machine exercises
   E. Other
III. Resistance training program
   A. Assessment
   B. Development of personalized plan
IV. Safe application and practice
   A. Proper exercise technique
   B. Adherence to training program
   C. Judicious training progression
   D. Rules and standards
      1. Weight room etiquette
      2. Facility-specific practices
V. Lifestyle outcomes
   A. Physical health
   B. Sports performance
   C. Daily routine
   D. Social and mental wellness
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 27, 2020

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