ESS 273 - Resistance Training and Conditioning Techniques

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Kapiolani Community College

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4 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254; a grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in ESS 254L; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 290; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTHRecommended Preparation: HLTH 203; HLTH 203L. ESS 273 will give the student a thorough understanding of the scientific basis for the principles of resistance training and conditioning. ESS 273 will also give the student the skills necessary to design resistance training and conditioning programs as well as teach the various exercises that are incorporated within those programs. Upon successful completion of ESS 273, the student should be able to: Describe the gross anatomy and microanatomy of human skeletal muscle. Explain the muscle, bone and tissue adaptations to strength training and other forms of conditioning. Describe the energy systems involved in anaerobic and aerobic training. Give examples of basic biomechanical concepts involved with resistance exercise. Define the age and sex related differences in muscular function and implications for training. Give examples of strength training misinformation and myths. Describe psychological and motivational factors involved in training and conditioning. Prescribe safe and effective resistance training programs based on assessment data. Communicate with physicians and sports medicine professionals regarding a client's exercise program. Describe exercise technique fundamentals in safely performing resistance training exercises. Teach specific resistance training exercises. Describe and name the muscles involved in specific exercises. Select resistance exercises based on goals, specificity of training, experience, available equipment and time availability. Incorporate the variables of reps, sets, tempo, load, and volume into program design. 6 List the factors involved in designing effective and safe speed and agility programs. Teach balance and agility exercises for various populations. Describe the physiology and biomechanics behind plyometric training. Describe the safety precautions for plyometric training. Describe the scientific basis for flexibility exercises. Explain the physiological and psychological factors that limit flexibility. Teach proper flexibility exercises based on specificity. Describe the physiology behind proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Define training variation and the concept of periodization. Describe the physiological and psychological markers in overtraining. Identify ways to prevent and manage overtraining. Describe safety and risk management when prescribing exercise. Teach safety and risk management to various populations. Explain the ESS professional's role in dealing with injuries and rehabilitation.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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