EXEPRO - Exercise Prescription & Programming

Course Description

NOTE: All sections are 8 week courses

Please plan accordingly when scheduling multiple courses. Courses are not eligible for refunds. 

This course will integrate scientific principles and practical applications related to designing a safe and effective strength and conditioning training program.

Course Outline

• Muscular System

• Biomechanics of S&C

• Bioenergetics of S&C

• Adaptations to Anaerobic Training

• Adaptations to Endurance Training

• Age and Sex Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance

• Needs Analysis

• Principles of Test Selection and Administration

• Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tools

• Setting Goals and Developing Key Performance Indicators

• Warm-Up and Flexibility

• Basic Strength Movement Patterns and Their Progressions

• Program Design for Resistance Training

• Resistance Training Programming Methods

• Program Design for Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training

• Periodization

Learner Outcomes

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of basic biomechanical principles regarding exercise selection, execution, and sport performance.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of bioenergetics and metabolism.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of physiological adaptations to exercise and training.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical differences of athletes.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the needs analysis process by analyzing different sports/activities/occupations and/or individuals and determining what qualities are necessary for success and performance improvements.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of testing and evaluation by selecting and administering tests to maximize reliability and validity as well as evaluating and interpreting the results of those tests.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of goal setting and key performance indicator (KPI) development.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of program design (exercise mode, exercise selection, exercise order, exercise intensity/volume, progression, and periodization)  based on each individual’s chronological, biological, and training age and other individual characteristics. 

Students will demonstrate their achievement of this objective through written quizzes and exams.