HACT 145 Weight Training for Cross-Country 2*

This course is a continuation of HACT 144 Weight Training for Cross-Country 1. This course is deigned around specific weight training techniques for Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

30

Corequisite

HACT 143

HACT 145Weight Training for Cross-Country 2*

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

Course Type

Other

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

30

Corequisite Narrative

HACT 143

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of HACT 144 Weight Training for Cross-Country 1. This course is deigned around specific weight training techniques for Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country.

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-Country

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