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Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques
Course: EXS215

First Term: 2022 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of resistance, functional, and athletic conditioning exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. Overview of warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain fundamental physiological characteristics and major actions of skeletal muscle. (I)
2. Communicate orally, visually and in written form with peers in a manner appropriate to the field. (I-V)
3. Explain the strength continuum and the corresponding muscular adaptations. (II)
4. Apply industry standards, guidelines, and assessment results to screen individuals prior to participation and make appropriate choices for exercise selection. (III)
5. Explain the basics for designing a safe and effective resistance training program for apparently healthy individuals and athletic populations. (III)
6. Create basic warm-ups and cooldowns that achieve the desired physiological response for a given physical activity. (III)
7. Design basic individual and group functional movement and resistance training sessions for apparently healthy adults and athletic populations. (III, IV)
8. Demonstrate proper technique for a variety of functional movement, balance, and resistance training exercises, including multi-joint movement patterns. (IV)
9. Analyze technique problems commonly observed in the execution of resistance training and athletic conditioning movements using a basic understanding of biomechanical principles. (IV)
10. Utilize safe instructional techniques that are responsive to client needs and optimize motor learning. (IV)
11. Manage groups to maximize instructional time. (IV)
12. Demonstrate industry accepted professional and ethical behavior. (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. Skeletal muscle: Basic physiology and major actions
II. Strength continuum and muscular adaptations
   A. Strength
   B. Power
   C. Muscular endurance
   D. Hypertrophy
   E. Atrophy
III. Basic program design for health and sports performance
   A. Principles of design
      1. Progressive overload
      2. Specificity
      3. Program progression
      4. Safety and efficiency
      5. Biomechanical and functional anatomy considerations
   B. Interpretation of assessments
   C. Risks and contraindications
   D. Session structure
      1. Warm-up
      2. Work component
      3. Cool-down
      4. Recovery techniques
IV. Individual and group format instruction for resistance, functional, and athletic conditioning exercises
   A. Maintaining client and instructor safety
      1. Proper exercise technique
         a. Functional anatomy considerations
         b. Biomechanical considerations, including equipment design
      2. Spotting techniques
      3. Facility set-up and equipment maintenance
      4. Equipment use
         a. Machines
         b. Free weights
         c. Functional equipment
         d. Non-traditional implements and alternative modes
      5. Environmental concerns
         a. Exercise attire
         b. Exercise surface
         c. Heat index
   B. Adapting instruction and session design
      1. Maximizing instructional time
      2. Optimizing learning through feedback and cueing
      3. Motivational techniques
V. Ethical and professional considerations
   A. Consent for physical contact
   B. Referral considerations
   C. Copyright considerations
   D. Inclusive practices
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 23, 2021

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