ES 460 - Assessment and Prescription II

Assessment and Prescription II builds upon the content of Assessment and Prescription I, giving students additional preparation for the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist certification exam and, in addition, preparing 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 445 - Assessment and Prescription I

AND Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE: The Exercise Science Course Fee applies to this course.