KNH 337 (3 Credit Hours) – Spring Semester 2015Text: Baechle, T.R. and Earle, R.W. ed. (2008) THIRD EDITION.Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.Course Description:Objectives and Competencies:Total Points 250Other NotesFoundations and Fitness Training for CoachesKNH 337 (3 Credit Hours) – Spring Semester 2015 Location: Walter L. Gross Student-Athlete Development Center Multi-Purpose Room (Weight Room – Walter L. Gross Student-Athlete Development Center)Meeting Time: Tu/Th 1:00-2:20 pm Instructor: Mackenzie Cutter, MS, SCCC, CSCS, USAWOffice Hours: By AppointmentPhone: 513-529-8018Email: [email protected] Text: Baechle, T.R. and Earle, R.W. ed. (2008) THIRD EDITION. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.Course Description:This course encompasses the study of anatomical, physiological, neuromuscular, and biomechanical applications on the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. This course is NOT designed as a general weight lifting course for the average student.Objectives and Competencies:Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Evaluate deficiencies through testing techniques.2. Understand the roles that the following factors play in the development of strength & conditioning programs: strength and power, speed, agility, plyometrics, aerobic/anaerobic conditioning and flexibility.3. Properly demonstrate and prescribe flexibility training regimens including the following modes: dynamic, static, vibration, flex-bands, foam rollers, etc.4. Properly demonstrate and prescribe resistance exercises along with corresponding spotting techniques.5. Comprehend and administer preseason, in-season and postseason strength & conditioning phases in sports.6. Design a safe, effective and comprehensive training program incorporating proper equipment, correct execution, training frequency, load, exercise modality and progression, relative to a specific sport.7. Understand ergogenic aids, how they work and their side effects. 8. Comprehend and administer testing and evaluation procedures for strength & conditioning programs. 9. Understand the planning and design of a strength & conditioning facility including equipment needs, policies, facility maintenance and risk management.10. Comprehend coaching a team including “everyday issues” that may arise and relationships with the athletes, sport coaches and athletic trainers.Tentative Calendar:Jan. 27th Introduction, Syllabus, Weight Room TourHistory of Strength and ConditioningCH 21, 22Jan. 29th CH 1, 2Assign Topics/Groups for PresentationsFeb. 3rd Meet In Weight RoomBasic Warm-UpBW Exercises, TRX, Manual ResistanceFeb. 5thCH 3, 4Feb. 10thCH 5, 6Student Presentation, Group 1-Overtraining SyndromeFeb. 12thMeet In Weight RoomUpper Body ExercisesReview for Exam 1Feb. 17thExam 1Feb. 19thCH 8Student Presentation, Group 2- Chapter 7 (Special Populations)Feb. 24thCH 9, 10Student Presentation, Group 3- Performance Enhancing DrugsStudent Presentation, Group 4- Eating DisordersFeb. 26th CH 11, 12Student Presentation, Group 5- NFL CombineMar. 3rd CH 13, 14Student Presentation, Group 6- FlexibilityMar. 5thCH 15Student Presentation, Group 7- Cross FitStudent Presentation, Group 8- Westside Barbell TrainingMar. 10thStudent Presentation, Group 9- High Intensity Training (HIT)Student Presentation, Group 10- Functional TrainingMar. 12thCH 18, 19Mar. 17thMeet in Weight RoomLower Body ExercisesExam ReviewMar. 19th Exam 2Mar. 31st CH 20Apr. 2nd CH 20 (Application)Apr. 7thMeet in Weight RoomAdapting Workouts for Injured AthletesApr. 9thCH 16, 17Apr. 14thGuest LecturersApr. 16th Meet in Weight RoomSpeed/Agility/PlyometricsExam 3 ReviewApr. 21st Exam 3Apr. 23rd PracticalApr. 28th PracticalApr. 30th PracticalMay 5thPracticalMay 7th NO CLASSMay 12thPracticalMay 13th FINAL PROJECTS DUE BY NOONTeaching Methods-Lectures-Laboratories (Weight Room) – Students will be expected to be properly dressed (workout attire, no jeans, dress shoes, dresses, or skirts, sleeveless shirts or spandex) for participation during all Lab sessions-Discussions-Audio-VisualAssessments Points DatesExam #1 25 Jan. 20thExam #2 25 Mar. 20thExam #3 25 Apr. 22Presentation 50 Individually Assigned Program Design 50 May 13thPractical 50 Individually AssignedAttendance 25 On-goingTotal Points 250Course Grading Scale*A+= 97-100% B+=87-89% C+=77-79% D+=67-69% F=59% and BelowA= 93-96% B=83-86% C=73-76% D=63-66%A-= 90-92% B-=80-82% C-=70-72% D-=60-63%Other Notes1. Each exam will cover only the content covered from the previous exam. 2. Individual presentations are worth 50 pts. Individual presentations cover topics within a chapter. Each presentation will be graded by criteria set forth by the instructor. Students will be informed of the criteria before the presentations are given.3. The program design will involve designing a one week program for an assigned team during a given training period. The program must encompass all aspects of training including, but not limited to, warm-up, lifting, agility, conditioning, and flexibility. 4. The Practical Evaluation will require the student to demonstrate, describe, coach, and correct aset of given exercises.5. Attendance is worth 25pts. of the 250pts. possible for the course. For each attended class a student will receive 1 pt. toward their final grade. Students will have opportunities to gain bonus points for literature review and/or attendance at approved events/clinics/workshops, etc.6. Students with a documented learning disability must provide the instructor with appropriate accommodation paperwork and be registered with the Office of Learning Disability Services (ODR) located in the Rinella Learning Center.7. If a student cheats, falsifies information, and/or plagiarizes on any assignment, that assignment will receive a grade of zero, and the incident may be reported to the proper authorities at the Department, College and/or University level.**This syllabus is subject to change throughout the