Physical Conditioning Methods

Recommended Prerequisites

Exercise physiology and Auxology, 

Teaching Methods

The course is organized in 15 90-minute sessions of exposition regarding the basic fundamentals of sport training methods. In addition, students experience the methods in a practical setting [athletics track, sports hall, gymnasium]. In addition, they are invited to summarize a critical overview literature according to the physical training factor development.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester students are able to: (1) identify the factors of human performance and the determinants of each performance factor, (2) list the evaluation methods to assess physical conditioning status, (3) know the essential of training methods.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

ENDURANCE: concepts, factors and determinants, types of endurance, general and specific endurance. Methods for endurance training: continuous and intermittent, linear and non linear; Control and evaluation of endurance:  used protocols. Speed: concepts and expressions and methods of training. STRENGTH: Biological determinants of strength, Direct and indirect assessment of maximal strength. Methods of training. Plyometrics and proprioceptive techniques. FLEXIBILITY: determinants, assessment, training methods. AGILITY AND COORDENATION: concepts, evaluation, practical drills.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Manuel Pinto Lopes Rama

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

Bompa, T., & Buzzichelli, C. (2015). Periodization Training for Sports, 3E: Human Kinetics.

Rama, L. (2016) Teoria e Metodologia do Treino-modalidades individuais. Manual do curso de treinadores nivel1. IPDJ.

Baechle TR, Groves BR (1998). Weight training. 2nd edition. Champaign, Illinois. Human Kinetics.

Kubukeli, Z. N., Noakes, T. D., & Dennis, S. C. (2002). Training techniques to improve endurance exercise performances. Sports Med, 32(8), 489-509.

Bezodis, I. N., Kerwin, D. G., Cooper, S.-M., & Salo, A. I. T. Sprint Running Performance and Technique Changes in Athletes During Periodized Training: An Elite Training Group Case Study. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 0(0), 1-24. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2017-0378

 Alter, M. J. (2004). Science of flexibility: Human Kinetics.