HACT 189 Baseball Weight Training for Men 1

This is a specialized course designed around specific weight training techniques for baseball.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HACT 189Baseball Weight Training for Men 1

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 & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This is a specialized course designed around specific weight training techniques for baseball.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
  • Students will improve/maintain muscle strength and endurance appropriate to the sport
  • Students will understand and apply Sports Psychology techniques

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Baseball specific agility/speed drills, total body strength training and olympic weight lifting exercises. The course content is dependent upon the specific sport’s 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 online Pre and post fitness assessment Distraction Control Plan

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Health History Form Release of Liability Form