Durham
Health & Human Services :: Exercise Science
EXSC 720 (01) - Science and Practice of Strength Training
Sci Pract Strength Training
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 56556
CRN: 56556
Designed to provide students exposure to the knowledge and practical experience necessary for establishing strength development programs in a variety of populations, including healthy, athletic, and higher risk individuals. Program design, correct lifting techniques, physiological adaptations, and organization and administration of programs are highlighted. Includes fundamentals regarding the selection of programs and equipment, spotting techniques, as well as ways to assess strength and power in humans without expensive equipment.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 620 and EXSC 621
Equivalent(s): KIN 720
Instructors: Aurora Vellante
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location | |
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1/23/2024 | 5/6/2024 | MWF | 10:10am - 11:00am | NHH G44 | |
Final Exam | 5/15/2024 | 5/15/2024 | W | 10:30am - 12:30pm | NHH G44 |