EXSC 540 - Advanced Strength Development

EXSC 540 Discussion Board Forums (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 500 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and provide a total of 2 citations from any of the following sources: peer-reviewed journal articles, published textbooks, or publications directly associated with the content being discussed (requires instructor prior-approval). In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words and include 1 citation from any of the following sources: peer-reviewed journal articles, published textbooks, or published books directly associated with the content being discussed (requires instructor prior-approval).

EXSC 540 Athletic Strength Assessment and Improvement Plan:

Phase 1

The student will write a 1-page description of a sport-specific athlete, including the sport, the position the athlete plays, and the main characteristics the athlete needs to be successful.

Phase 2

The student will write a 6-week strength development program that is sport specific based on the information conducted in Phase 1. The study must include major movements and physical characteristics, daily and weekly grids, all major muscle groups, and progression of the athlete.

EXSC 540 Exams (5)

Each exam will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned modules/weeks. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice and true/false questions and 2 short answer questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit.

EXSC 540 Video presentation using the MORR Training Equipment