HACT 244 Weight Training for Cross-Country 3
This course is a continuation of
HACT 145 Weight Training for Cross-Country 2. This course is deigned around specific weight training techniques for Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country. Corequisite:
HACT 242 Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country 3.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 244Weight Training for Cross-Country 3
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation and Fitness
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a continuation of HACT 145 Weight Training for Cross-Country 2. This course is deigned around specific weight training techniques for Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country. Corequisite: HACT 242 Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country 3.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will apply sports psychology techniques
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
- Students will improve/maintain muscle strength and endurance appropriate to Cross-Coiuntry
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Cross-Country specific agility/speed drills, total body strength training and Olympic weight lifting exercises. The course content is dependent upon the specific sports needs as determined by the strength and conditioning expert, head coach and athletic director. The daily workouts are designed to incorporate the most current strength and conditioning programs, to establish and employ rehabilitation for injured athletes along with a priority to prevent injury.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health history form
Release of liability form
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Post safety evaluation
Pre and post fitness assessment
Distraction control plan
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health history form
Release of liability form