Description:

Students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of general and sports specific conditioning. All aspects of physical and psychological development are incorporated in this class. Strength, power, speed, acceleration, muscular hypertrophy and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, motor skills and agility drills are taught and practiced. The class will include general physical preparation sport fitness, plyometrics, agility drills and sport-related specific conditioning. The students will learn about the principle of year-round conditioning, including conditioning appropriate to the off-season, preparatory period, pre-competition period and competition period. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify terminology necessary to plan and explain a sports conditioning program.
2. Recognize and explain the uses of various exercise apparatus.
3. Perform drills at a level commensurate with established norms according to age, sex, sport, and base level of training.
4. Explain which exercises are to be used to develop particular body regions.
5. Explain which exercises are to be used in order to develop specific physical performance qualities.
6. Name the various muscles used while performing specific drills.
7. Identify and explain the basic principles to be applied when choosing exercises for developing particular physical performance qualities such as strength, power, speed, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility/mobility.
8. Perform stretching exercises which develop flexibility and mobility of the various muscle groups and body segments.
9. Identify and explain the psychological qualities necessary for successful training performance.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction to Sports Conditioning
   A. Review the course outline and methods of instruction.
   B. Define the term “sports conditioning”
   C. Define and differentiate the terms “strength”, “muscular
endurance”, “cardio-vascular endurance”, “speed”, “power”,
“flexibility”, “mobility”.

II. Introduction to sports conditioning exercises and technique.
   A. Explain and demonstrate the proper biomechanical principles and body
postures necessary to properly and safely perform sports conditioning
exercises.
   B. Explain the need for and use of proper equipment, clothing, and
footwear in sports conditioning.

III. Introduction to sports resistance training.
   A. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to increase strength,
muscular endurance, and size of the upper limbs, upper back and chest.
   B. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to increase strength,
muscular endurance and size of the lower limbs, hips, and lower back.
   C. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to increase strength,
muscular endurance and size of the abdominal/midsection/”core”
region.
   D. Explain the basic concepts utilized in the development of strength,
muscular endurance, and muscular size for sports.

VI. Introduction to sports speed and power (explosiveness) training.
   A. Define the term “plyometrics”.
   B. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to increase speed and
power of the upper limbs, upper back and chest.
   C. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to develop power of the
lower limbs, hips, and lower back.
   D. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to develop power of the
abdominal/midsection “core” region.
   E. Explain the basic concepts utilized in the development of speed and
power for sports.

IV. Introduction to sports flexibility/mobility training.
   A. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to develop flexibility
and mobility of the upper limbs, upper back, and chest.
   B. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to develop flexibility
and mobility of the lower limbs, hips and lower back.
   C. Identify and demonstrate exercises designed to develop flexibility
and mobility of the abdominal/midsection “core” region.
   D. Explain the basic concepts used in the development of
flexibility/mobility for sports.

VI. Introduction to sports cardiovascular conditioning.
   A. Identify and demonstrate exercise routines designed to develop the
cardiovascular system of the athlete.
   B. Explain the basic concepts used in the development of cardiovascular
endurance for sports.

VII. Introduction to periodization training.
   A. Explain the concept of periodization for sports conditioning.
   B. Explain and differentiate the several phases of periodization, to
include off-season, preparatory, pre-competition, and competition season
periods of training.

VIII. Introduction to the psychology of physical training for sports.
   A. Identify factors associated with the psychological aspect of sports
conditioning.
   B. Identify personal motivational style.
   C. Identify factors which improve personal motivation.
   D. Identify factors which hamper personal motivation.
   E. Explain several techniques which may be utilized in the improvement
of personal preparation for an ongoing regimen of intensive sports
conditioning.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-class physical demonstration of competencies 40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                            20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                 20-30% of grade
Projects                                         0-10% of grade
Total                                             100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous Exercise

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.