ES 460 - Athletic Conditioning Program Design

Athletic Conditioning Program Design gives students additional preparation for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam and, in addition, prepares students for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. The course material moves beyond health-related fitness and concentrates on athletic conditioning. Topics include training anaerobic and aerobic energy systems, age- and sex-related differences in performance, sport performance psychology, ergogenic aids, flexibility training, strength and power training, plyometrics, speed and agility training, strength and endurance training periodization, and sport skill movement analysis.

Prerequisites: ES 345 - Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.
Credit(s): 3