Weight Training and Conditioning Program and Performance

This Health and Physical Education section extends weight training and conditioning skills, training programs and principles, and evaluation and performance. With the knowledge and experience gained from the Principles of Weight Training and Conditioning course, students will continue demonstrating the skills needed to analyze movement performance using scientific principles and implement effective practice procedures for skillful performance in specialized movement forms. Students will expand on the learning concepts to gain expertise in the knowledge and application of analyzing and evaluating performance skills and training program principles. The students will understand the benefits and measurable outcomes to weight training and conditioning to build muscle, strengthen core muscles, prevent injuries, and perform athletically. Additional emphasis is placed on the five health-related components of fitness, including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition control. Individual fitness levels will be assessed, and the students will formulate personal goals and develop individual fitness programs. Instruction includes emphasis on health risk factors related to lifestyles and how nutrition affects wellness.