KINE 40513 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Prerequisites: KINE 30523, TCU cumulative GPA and KINE major GPA of 2.5 or higher, or instructor permission. This course will provide students with the theoretical and practical applications of strength training and conditioning. The successful students will acquire a level of proficiency in the development of sport and event specific strength and conditioning programs and plans based upon: athlete / client specific fitness assessment characteristics, sports specific performance demands; and individual performance optimization. Programs shall be based upon the performance requirements associated with the specific sport or event and include, but not be limited to: musculoskeletal symmetry, strength, and flexibility; body composition; cardiovascular endurance, and nutritional recommendations.