Fundamentals of Strength Training and Conditioning I

    Catalogue Code: TH4546
    Course Type: Specialization Elective Course
    Total Credit: 3
    Credits (Theory): 4
    No. of Hours: 45
    Internal Marks: 40
    External Marks : 60
    Total Marks: 75
    Primary Purpose of Course: To understand the basic concepts of strength training and conditioning To develop an understanding of the physiological and biomechanical responses to Resistance Training To identify the factors responsible for various adaptations to anaerobic and aerobic training program
    Primary Orientation of the Course: Lecture
    Course Code: 0405220203
    Course Type Specification: Minor

    Science of Training I

      Sr.No.

      Topics

      Hours

      1.    

      Introduction to the young athlete

      ·         High performance coaching

      ·         Motor performance abilities

      ·         Growth and maturation

      8

      2.    

      Strategies for maximizing the athlete’s potential

      ·         Critical training periods

      ·         Long term athlete development

      ·         Sampling

      ·         Factors affecting potential

      8

      3.    

      How the body works

      ·         Body structures

      ·         Energy supply

      ·         Energy system fuels and diet

      4

      4.    

      Enhancing the athlete’s physical work capacity

      ·         Aerobic capacity

      ·         Physiology of strength and power

      ·         Anaerobic capacity

      8

      5.    

      Enhancing the fluidity of movement

      ·         Coordination

      ·         Flexibility

      6

      6.    

      Psychology

      ·         Acquiring expertise

      ·         Talent identification and development

      ·         Perceptual and Cognitive Expertise

      2

      7.    

      Experiential Learning

      9

       

      Total

      45

      Catalogue Code: TH4554
      Course Type: Specialization Elective Course
      Total Credit: 3
      Credits (Theory): 3
      No. of Hours: 45
      Internal Marks: 40
      External Marks : 60
      Total Marks: 75
      Primary Purpose of Course: • To understand the science behind training young athletes • To develop an understanding of the different Strategies for maximizing the athlete’s potential • To identify the factors contributing in enhancing athletes physical work capacity and fluidity of movement
      Primary Orientation of the Course: Lecture
      Course Code: 0405220106
      Course Type Specification: Minor