Kinesiology 322
Principles of Strength & Conditioning
Spring 2016
Instructor:
Prerequisites:
Class Schedule:
Office Hours:
Email:
Scot E. Long, Ph.D.
Office: Cockcroft 11
BIO 203 or permission of instructor
Credit: 3 Hours
M, W & F, 8-8:50 am.
Phone: 601-925-7721
Spring 2016: Monday: 11 am-12 pm & 1:30-2:30 pm; Tuesday: 9 am-12 pm &
1:30-3 pm; Wednesday: 11 am-12 pm & 1:30-2:30 pm; Thursday: 9 am-12 pm &
1:30-3; Friday: By appointment only
slong@mc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
academic principles of strength and conditioning and the practical application of these principles.
TEXTBOOK (Required):
Haff, Gregory G. & Triplett, Travis N. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Fourth
Edition. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL. ISBN 978-1-4925-0162-6
RATIONALE: This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students interested in
seeking professional certification (such as CSCS). Additionally, the course will provide in-depth coverage
of the academic and practical knowledge skills and abilities (KSA’s) required to effectively design,
implement, and modify strength and conditioning programs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES: At the conclusion of the course the student will:
 Gain an understanding of the scientific basis of strength & conditioning.
 Examine detailed guidelines about assessing a client, selecting and administering fitness tests, and
interpreting the results based on descriptive and normative data.
 Describe proper exercise techniques and instructional approaches for flexibility, body-weight,
free-weight, and machine resistance exercises, and cardiovascular activities.
 Identify target muscles and common performance errors.
 Design safe, effective, and goal-specific resistance and aerobic training programs.
 Identify psychological considerations and issues in strength & conditioning.
 Discuss the role of strength training and conditioning in various populations.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: High standards of academic integrity are expected. All student work must be
completed individually unless otherwise indicated. Plagiarism is “representation of another’s works or
ideas as one’s own.” This includes purchasing papers, downloading a paper from the internet, or having
someone else prepare a paper. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with in
accordance with the policies of the university. These policies are stated in the current Undergraduate
Bulletin, and in University policy Statement 2.19 (available on the MC website).
COURSE TOPICS:
Structure and Function of muscular, nervous and skeletal systems
Structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Biomechanics
Resistance training adaptations
Aerobic training adaptations
Client consultation and health appraisal
Exercise psychology
Fitness assessment selection and administration
Fitness testing protocols and norms
Exercise technique
Program design
Special populations
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
A. Lecture/PowerPoints
B. Discussion/Class Participation
ASSIGNMENTS/COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Class attendance. Students are expected to attend class promptly and regularly. (See attendance policy).
Reading assignments will be given and the material should be read before class.
Schedules and reading assignments may be subject to change. You are responsible for all announcements
concerning changes in the course outline whether or not you are in class when said changes occur.
Exams will be completed on the assigned date and time.
Incomplete grades will only be given under very exceptional circumstances.
No cell phones, pagers, etc. will be left on during class.
Student should have an MC email address and check it regularly.
OTHER COURSE INFORMATION:
A. Special Accommodations: If special accommodations due to learning, physical,
psychological, or other disabilities are needed, please contact the
Counseling and Career Development Center (925-3354)
B. Tutoring is available. Please ask the instructor.
C. Tuition refunds (100%) will not be made to students who drop class after September 3, 2015.
ASSIGNMENTS:
There will be 3 unit tests and a final exam (4 tests total). All make-ups will be given the last scheduled
class meeting.
Daily grades/class participation. Students are expected to participate in class discussions, assessments
and activities based on chapter readings and assignments.
Grading scale: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = <60%
Class Attendance/Tardy Policy
No more than 12 absences are allowed in a class meeting 3 x per week
Make-ups given only after an EXCUSED absence.
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EARLY ALERT SYSTEM:
Mississippi College has adopted the practice of finding students early in the semester who may
be exhibiting behaviors that could ultimately have a negative impact on their academic progress.
These behaviors are often called “red flag” behaviors and include, but are not limited to,
excessive absences, poor test grades, and lack of class participation or evidence of nonengagement. Identifying these behaviors early gives the instructor the opportunity to raise the
“red flag” on behalf of a particular student so that the student can take the appropriate action to
redirect his/her progress. The system alerts the student, the student’s advisor, and the Office of
Student Success.
These messages are intended to help a student recognize an area of concern and to encourage
him/her to make some choices to improve the situation. When a student receives an Early Alert
message, the student should quickly make an appointment to talk with his/her professor about the
situation. Also, students can make full use of the Office of Student Success to set academic
goals and connect to campus resources.
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IMPORTANT DATES
January 11, Monday: Class Begins
January 18, Monday: No Class—Martin Luther King Holiday
March 7-13, Monday through Sunday: No Class—Spring Break
March 28, Monday—No Class—Easter Break
April 27, Wednesday—Last Day of Class
May 4, Wednesday: Final Exam 8-11 am.