PES 5070 - Strategies for Teaching Strength Training

Delivery Options Online

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce and prepare instructors in methods of teaching strength and conditioning programs. The course explores the scientific principles related to various aspects of resistance training and how they apply to children and youths. A "hands-on" approach will be used to integrate theoretical and practical application. The course will consider both biological and chronological age in the selection and implementation of various strength and conditioning techniques. The course will include, but not be limited to: the comparison of free weights with fixed machine based equipment; strength training techniques; the application of speed agility and quickness training; the suitability of Olympic lifting techniques; and the suitability of Plyometric training.

Notes

Students admitted to a School of Education Certificate or endorsement program have priority registration for this course. Non-admitted students may be administratively dropped with a full refund prior to the first class session if space is not available.

Prerequisites

A C or better in PES 5051 "Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness". Students who register for this course without a grade of C or better in PES 5051 posted to their transcript will be automatically dropped.

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PES 5070 - 2

Academic Year 2024-25

Online

Available

Strategies for Teaching Strength Training

Online

M, T, W, Th

8:30AM to 5:00PM

Jul 08, 2024 to Jul 11, 2024

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Online

SPU Tuition credit (3 units)

$600.00

3 Quarter Credits

Reading List / Textbook

Armbruster, C., Evans, E.M., Sherwood-Laughlin, C.M. (2019) Fitness and Wellness With Web Study Guide. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.

Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd Edition (NSCA) 2016

At least the one month membership to have during class ($15) https://www.muscleandmotion.com/pricing/

Section Notes

Candidates must have internet access and be available for on-camera, live online collaboration for the full course.

The registration deadline is July 5, 2024 by the end of the day.

Students who register for this course without a grade of C or better in PES 5051 posted to their transcript will be automatically dropped.

Refund Policy: Withdrawal requests submitted online through SPU within 14 days of course start date will receive a 100% refund. Withdrawals submitted online up to 5 days prior to the course start date will receive a 50% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the last class session. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.