Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance

Sr.No.

Topics

Hours

1.    

Principles of Specificity and Transfer of Training Effects

Assessing Physiological and Physical Performance Parameters

Neuromuscular Training

Metabolic Conditioning

Lumbopelvic ‘Core’ Stability

4

2.    

Training for Injury Prevention – Identifying Risk Factors

Injury Prevention – Specific Training Interventions

3

3.    

Planning and Scheduling – Periodisation of Training and Periodization of Strength

Strength and Conditioning for young athletes

8

4.    

Strength and conditioning – applied practice 

Effective needs analysis and functional training principles

Screening methods for the strength and conditioning practitioner

Developing strength and power

Plyometric training – theory and practice

Developing agility, speed, endurance and flexibility for sports performance

12

5.    

Special considerations in strength and conditioning 

Thinking sensibly about recovery

Paediatric strength and conditioning

Working with special populations

Performing in extreme environments

Facility design, maintenance, safety issues and record keeping

 

8

6.    

Developing, Monitoring, and Coaching your Athlete

Sports-Specific Strength and Conditioning

10

 

Total

45

Catalogue Code: TH4229
Course Type: Generic Elective Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 3
No. of Hours: 45
Internal Marks: 40
External Marks : 60
Total Marks: 45
Primary Purpose of Course: 1. To understand the physiological and biomechanical perspective of strength training and conditioning 2. To identify different training programs for developing fitness 3. To acquire knowledge in application of the theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning to athletic competition and performance 4. To design sport specific training programs
Course Code: 0405210302