Strength Training and Conditioning

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course. 

Unit 1: Introduction and Safety 

• The student can safely use, store, and clean weight equipment in spaces provided. 
• The student can demonstrate a variety of spotting techniques for specific exercises programmed by the instructor. 
• The student can accurately describe the equipment and its purpose within the space provided. 
• The student can demonstrate the ability to read programming provided by the instructor as well as calculate, record, and interpret the information. 
• The student can describe and implement the various technologies provided by the instructor within the programming and describe how it helps with growth and performance. 

Unit 2: Movement Preparation 

• I can differentiate between static and dynamic stretching. 
• I can perform a variety of soft tissue techniques. 
• I can perform a variety of thoracic, hip, shoulder, and ankle mobility drills. 
• I can demonstrate a variety of warmup and plyometric movements. 

Unit 3: Patterning of Bilateral Movements 

• I can demonstrate a bilateral squat pattern scored by a qualitative rubric. 
• I can demonstrate a bilateral hip hinge pattern scored by a qualitative rubric. 
• I can demonstrate bilateral squat and hip hinges executed through different tempos and rep schemes. 

Unit 4: Patterning of Unilateral Movements 

• I can demonstrate a unilateral squat pattern scored by a qualitative rubric.
• I can demonstrate a unilateral hip hinge pattern scored by a qualitative rubric. 
• I can demonstrate unilateral squat and hip hinges executed through different tempos and rep schemes. 

Unit 5: Patterning of Supplement Movements 

• I can demonstrate anti-extension exercises performed in a variety of patterns. 
• I can demonstrate anti-rotation exercises performed in a variety of patterns. 
• I can demonstrate chop and throw exercises performed in a variety of patterns. 

Unit 6: Performance Assessments 

• Students can demonstrate qualitative proficiency in the following performance assessments. 
  • Vertical Jump 
  • Broad Jump 
  • 10 yard Sprint (Variations) 
  • Reactive Strength Index (RSI) 
  • Hang Clean 
  • Barbell Squat 
  • Barbell Bench 
  • Deadlift Variations