Course

10807186 Performance Strength and Nutrition
Course Information
Description
This course introduces students to the principles and applied methods of strength and conditioning for athletic performance. Students relate nutrition to performance and learn how to assess movement, design strength and power programs, perform and coach fundamental lifts, and apply evidence-based strategies to enhance strength, speed, power and recovery.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate foundational strength and power exercises
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Demonstrate effective and safe setup, execution, and finish position for squat, bench press, deadlift, and Olympic lift variations
    Maintain proper posture, bar path, and control throughout each lift
    Apply spotting and safety procedures per instructor guidelines
    Adjust technique to correct position when prompted

  2. Design training sessions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Session includes warm-up, main lifts, accessory work, and conditioning components
    Exercises are organized in a logical and effective order, with reference to time
    Session demonstrates efficient use of time, with effective flow from one component to another
    Session components are aligned with a clear training goal

  3. Build effective programs for athletes
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Program shows evidence of core principles of training (overload, progression, specificity, and recovery)
    Adjust variables (load, volume, intensity) based on individual needs
    Explain reasoning behind programming decisions (exercise selection, programming, etc.)

  4. Coach athletes to improve movement quality, performance, and safety
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Verbal Responses
    Criteria
    Use clear, concise verbal cues to improve performance
    Verbal and visual cues lead to improved movement quality, performance, and safety
    Demonstrate exercises to athletes effectively during coaching
    Provide timely and relevant feedback to individual performances
    Athlete safety is maintained
    Athlete actively listens and responds during coaching

  5. Conduct basic performance tests
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Tests are administered effectively (strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning)
    Follow standardized testing protocols
    Record and report results accurately, per instructor guidelines
    Interpret results to identify strengths and limitations

  6. Implement movement-based injury prevention strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Demonstrate exercises targeting trunk stability, hip control, and landing mechanics
    Coach (speak) the correct technique during prevention exercises
    Identify common movement faults
    Integrate injury prevention into training sessions

  7. Relate strength, power, and conditioning methods to sport performance and energy system demands
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Identify relevant energy systems for different sports or activities
    Correlate training methods to specific performance outcomes

  8. Relate recovery strategies and nutritional practices to athletic performance, adaptation, and injury prevention
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Explain the role of sleep, hydration, and nutrition in the Stress–Recovery–Adaptation cycle
    Identify basic nutritional needs for athletes (energy intake, protein, carbohydrates, hydration)
    Demonstrate effective recovery strategies (cool-downs, mobility work, rest protocols)
    Apply recovery and nutrition principles to support training and performance goals
    Communicate practical recommendations for improving recovery habits

  9. Recommend nutritional adjustments based athlete's performance strength goals
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Written Product
    Criteria
    Determine energy intake needs (calories) based on athlete’s goal
    Describe safety consequences for eating too much or too little
    Prescribe carbohydrate levels based on training intensity and performance strength goals
    Time nutritional choices based on what to eat before, during, and after training
    Describe how the human body stores food
    Specify protein needed, and timing of it, to support muscle repair
    Monitor hydration status
    Identify when water alone isn't enough to hydrate
    Recommend quantity of water to drink after various exercises