Methods of Physical Condition

Year
2
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
01008555
Subject Area
Sport Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Exercise physiology and Auxology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics.

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 [track and field facility, strength training room, gymnasium]

Students will receive a score from each of the three modules [endurance, strength, flexibility & agility]. 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, (2) understand the determinants of each performance factor, (3) know the essential of training methods, (4) list the evaluation methods to assess physical conditioning status, (5) understand the composition of performance factors in a particular sport, (6) plan and organize training cycles, (7) build long and middle term plans.

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, bio-energetics of short term efforts. STRENGTH: Biological determinants of strength, Direct and indirect assessment of maximal strength, main drills: posture, movement, respiration and safety recommendations, general strength and specific resistance and power training using free-weight and machines, Combination of strength with other functional capacities and motor abilities [The “Bulgarian” method], kinetic chains and strength transfer to sport-specific movements, elementary approach to isokinetic dynamometers. FLEXIBILITY: determinants, assessment, training methods. AGILITY AND COORDENATION: concepts, evaluation, practical drills.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Manuel Pinto Lopes Rama

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Two written tests and a workout focused in strength training applied to a specific sports: 100.0%

Final
Exam (oral test): 100.0%

Bibliography

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

Chu DA (1998). Jumping into pliometrics. 2nd edition. Champaign, Illinois. Human Kinetics.

Baxter-Jones, A. D. G., & Maffulli, N. (2003). Endurance in young athletes: it can be trained (Vol. 37, pp. 96-97).

Bishop, D., Jenkins, D. G., Mackinnon, L. T., McEniery, M., & Carey, M. F. (1999). The effects of strength training on endurance performance and muscle characteristics. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 31(6), 886-891.

Hawley, J. A., & Stepto, N. K. (2001). Adaptations to Training in Endurance Cyclists: Implications for Performance. Sports Medicine, 31(7), 511-520.