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SPHS509 - Optimal Sports Performance
Course Details
Course Code: SPHS509 Course ID: 4241 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is designed to provide an understanding of postural assessment and integrated performance profile as it relates to human performance. This course will focus on identifying and correcting musculoskeletal abnormalities and performing integrate performance assessments. The student will develop appropriate techniques used to recommend exercise prescription for individuals post assessments. This course incorporates advanced sports performance assessments and exercise techniques utilizing the Optimum Performance Training Model (OPT Model) and prepares students for the Performance Enhancement Specialist examination offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-PES). (Prerequisite: SPHS501)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/18 - 05/31/19 | 06/03/19 - 07/28/19 | Spring 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/28/19 - 06/28/19 | 07/01/19 - 08/25/19 | Summer 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/25/19 - 08/02/19 | 08/05/19 - 09/29/19 | Summer 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 04/29/19 - 10/04/19 | 10/07/19 - 12/01/19 | Fall 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, students will fulfill the following Learning Objectives (L.O.):
Each student will:
- Analyze anatomic terminology with the structure and function of the human body.
- Assess the concepts associated with functional movements as they pertain to integrated training
- Design a dynamic movement assessment for an athlete.
- Analyze the importance of mental training on an athlete’s performance.
- Evaluate the importance of proper nutrition with sports performance
- Create an individualized training program based upon movement assessment results with an athlete.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 25.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.13 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.13 % |
| Quizzes | 25.00 % |
| Quiz 1 509 | 0.00 % |
| Quiz 7 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 2 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 3 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 4 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 5 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 6 509 | 3.13 % |
| Quiz 8 509 | 3.13 % |
| Athletes Workout | 20.00 % |
| Assignment 3 Week 8: Athlete Workout | 20.00 % |
| Test Results | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 2 Week 4: Test Results | 15.00 % |
| Athlete Testing | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 1 Week 2: Athelte Testing | 15.00 % |
Required Readings:
See Course Outline
Websites
In addition to the required course texts the following public domain Websites are useful. Please abide by the university’s academic honesty policy when using Internet sources as well. Note web site addresses are subject to change.
|
Site Name |
Website URL/Address |
|
The OWL at Purdue |
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ |
|
APA Style Homepage |
http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx |
| Book Title: | NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training, 2nd Edition |
| ISBN: | 9781284147988 |
| Publication Info: | Jones & Bartlett |
| Author: | National Academy of Sports Medicine |
| Unit Cost: | $85.01 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.