Weight Training Level 2

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Appropriate for individuals with at least one year of weight training experience. Emphasis on advanced exercise technique analysis and resistance training program design. Exercises covered include the power lifts (bench press, squat, deadlift, and related variations), the Olympic lifts (clean & jerk, snatch, and related variations), plyometrics, and other standard exercises. Related topics include applied biomechanics, functional anatomy, physiology, advanced program design, periodization, sport-specific training, intensification methods, motor learning, and sports nutrition strategies. A portion of each class will include a brief discussion on relevant topics and techniques, with the remainder of the class period allocated to resistance training workouts.