James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

SP2009 - Strength Training and Conditioning

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

Available to level 3 sport and exercise science students, physical education students and other students.

Adaptations to training. Training theories and principles. Methods used to develop strength, speed, power and endurance. Periodisation. Tapering and peaking. Implementation of strategies to prevent sports injury and overtraining. The design and implementation of training schedules for specific populations.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SP1001

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 6
Census Date 29-Jun-2007
Face to face teaching 25-Jun-2007 to 29-Jun-2007
Coordinator: Dr Glen Deakin
Lecturers: Mr Wade Sinclair, jc132432, Dr Glen Deakin, jc161452, Miss Rebecca Sealey.
Contact hours:
  • 15 hours lectures
  • 20 hours practicals
  • 15 hours
    Assessment:other exams (55%); presentations (15%); assignments (30%).

    Cairns, Limited, Study Period 6
    Census Date 29-Jun-2007
    Face to face teaching 25-Jun-2007 to 29-Jun-2007
    Coordinator: Dr Glen Deakin
    Lecturers: Mr Wade Sinclair, jc132432, jc161452, Miss Rebecca Sealey.
    Contact hours:
    • 15 hours lectures
    • 20 hours practicals
    • 15 hours
      Assessment:other exams (55%); presentations (15%); essays (30%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.