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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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SP2009 - Strength Training and Conditioning

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:SP2200
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.

Subject Description

    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

  • apply the principles and practices of strength training and conditioning for sports performance
  • evaluate the physical capacity requirements of a sport
  • describe the physiological responses of muscle to strength training and the procedures used in conditioning athletes to optimize physiological responses (both acute and chronic)
  • apply the scientific principles of periodization of training for sport performance, demonstrating such knowledge in a laboratory setting

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
  • Participation > Class participation - Individual
  • Written > Problem task - (25%) - Group
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Group & Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% for each assessment item; participate in at least 80% of scheduled practical classes.

Availabilities

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Kenji Doma
Lecturer(s):
DR Kenji Doma
MR Brian Heilbronn
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 26 Hours - Practicals