James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

SP2009 - Strength Training and Conditioning

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

Available to sport and exercise science students, physical education students and other students as approved by the Director of the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science.

This subject is designed to teach students the fundamental scientific principles and practices of muscle physiology relevant to strength training and conditioning for sport performance. There is an emphasis on the practical understanding of the metabolic responses to exercise in the design, implementation and instruction of training programs and drills/exercises for sport conditioning.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SP2200

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Dr Glen Deakin
Lecturers: jc123346, Dr Glen Deakin.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 26 hours practicals
    Assessment:other exams (45%); presentations (30%); assignments (25%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 23-Aug-2018
    Coordinator: Dr Glen Deakin
    Lecturers: jc123346, Dr Glen Deakin.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 26 hours practicals
      Assessment:other exams (45%); presentations (30%); assignments (25%).

      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.