Courses & Units
Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning CXA304
Introduction
This unit will provide a basic/general introduction to the scientific principles, concepts and processes involved in comparative movement analysis and strength and conditioning. This unit exposes students to the use of appropriate coaching methodologies, the implementation of various technologies in movement analysis, and provide new knowledge regarding functional human anatomy and physiology and how it relates to human performance and movement execution.
Summary
| Unit name | Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nathan Pitchford |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify key movement components that influence the execution of resistance training exercises and skilled movements.
- Describe the anatomy, physiology, and functional contribution of skeletal muscle tissue to resistance training exercises and skilled movements
- Explain the basic neural, hormonal and skeletal muscle adaptations in response to common forms of exercise training and prescription
- Implement appropriate coaching, communication and feedback processes to teach common resistance training exercises
- Utilise technology to assist coaching and exercise testing/monitoring during the execution of resistance training exercises and skilled movements
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Practical – 2 hours (12 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Technology Analysis (20%)|Movement Analysis, Poster Presentation and Paper (25%)|Practical Assessment of coaching (25%)|Mid-semester Exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition with Web Resource Author: NSCA-National Strength and Conditioning Association ISBN: 9781492501626 |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Baker, D. (2001). Science and practice of coaching a strength training program for novice and intermediate-level athletes. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 23(2), 61.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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