ATHL A109: Sports Conditioning
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
| Top Code | 083550 - Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Units | .5-2.5 Total Units |
| Hours | 18-90 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 4.5-27; Lab Hours 13.5-63) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | Yes; Repeat Limit 3 |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
| Associate Arts Local General Education (GE) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
This course is designed to develop fundamental skills and techniques specifically for athletic competition. Workouts and drills are held on athletic fields and in the fitness facilities. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Execute proper training techniques needed to improve skills in preparation for effective athletic competition.
- Self-analyze errors in fitness levels, athletic skills and competitive strategies and tactics, and identify methods of adjustment to enhance athletic performance.
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify all aspects of physical fitness.
- 2. Evaluate his/her own level of fitness.
- 3. Compare different fitness tests and evaluate which are appropriate for individual use.
- 4. Develop increased physical fitness.
- 5. Demonstrate improved athletic skills.
- 6. Develop dietary knowledge.
- 7. Demonstrate improved flexibility
Lecture Content
Introduction Orientation How to start a conditioning program Components of a total fitness program: Weight training Agility Cardiovascular activities Tour of Fitness Facilities and Exercise Science Lab Testing for Health and Fitness Strength Tests: dynamometer, sit-ups, etc. Body Fat Composition: skinfold calipers Agility Tests: Shuttle runs, etc. Cardiovascular Tests: 1/2 mile run Diet and Nutrition as Related to Athletic Performance Calorie intake and expenditure Types of Foods: protein, carbohydrates, fats Balanced Diet: food pyramid When and What to Eat Water and Fluid Intake Pre-tests to Assess Fitness Levels Injury Prevention Practice of individual skills and techniques required for the appropriate sport or fitness activity. Perform activities to enhance strength, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness: Weight training Speed drills Stretching programs Aerobic activities Post Tests Fitness - strength, agility, flexibility, aerobic capacity Skills and techniques of a specific sport activity Evaluation of progress made through class activities Plans for increased skill and fitness levels to be performed to raise performance to a higher level.
Lab Content
Conditioning for Specific Sports Activities - Team Sports: Individual Sports: Football Swimming Basketball Tennis Volleyball Golf Baseball/Softball Cross Country Soccer Track Field Water Polo Crew Cheerleading
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- Lab (04)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture; application of ideas; skill demonstration; discussion; video lecture; group exercise
Reading Assignments
Students will spend approximately 1 hour a week reading from instructor handouts or self directed readings related to the topic.
Writing Assignments
Performance of pre- and post-tests; skills notebook; weight training diary; written final exam
Out-of-class Assignments
Additional conditioning activity per sport requirements Students will spend approximately 5-10 hours a week completing conditioning programs outside of class meetings.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Class participation; pre- and post tests of specific athletic skills, strength, agility, cardiovascular, flexibility; written test on basic dietary knowledge; notebook on progress in fitness and skills enhancement
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Class participation; pre- and post tests of specific athletic skills, strength, agility, cardiovascular, flexibility; written test on basic dietary knowledge; notebook on progress in fitness and skills enhancement
Eligible Disciplines
Physical education: Masters degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Other Resources
1. Instructor handouts