PEHR 4100 - Physiology and Techniques of Strength and Power

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Ed. Health & Rec

Description:

Covers physiological principles and training techniques used in strength and conditioning. A large emphasis is placed on the guidelines from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with an aim for preparing students to ultimately take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goals of improving athletic performance and fitness on a developmental level. 2. Describe how to design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning and personal training programs at an introductory level. 3. Define exercise prescription principles for training variation, injury prevention, and reconditioning. 4. Recall the knowledge, skills, and abilities to pass the NSCA certifaction examination. Prerequisites: PEHR 3700 and PEHR 3705 (Grade C- or higher). SP

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.