Speed, Agility & Strength Training
Overview
Get your athlete to perform more efficiently and effectively. In this course you will learn different theories on speed, agility, and strength training that help improve performance and decrease the chance of injury. Although not mentioned in the title, quickness is touched upon but not discounted. You will learn the fundamental drills to improve running technique, different theories on acceleration, how reaction time can improve agility, different way to alter your current drills, and different modalities to strength train your athlete with.
Topics covered
The Specificity of Training
VRT/Accommodated Resistance
Stride Length & Stride Frequency Drills
Single Limb Training
Acceleration vs Maximum Velocity
The Mechanics of Sprinting
Speed, Agility & Strength Training
COURSE DETAILS
Course Approvals: NASM 1.9, ISSA 20, NCCPT 1.9, NCSF 7.0, SMART FITNESS 1.9, KIPS 2.0
Exam Requirement: 70% or better on the final exam | Multiple Choice | Certificate Available for Download
Format: Online
Completion Time: Approximately 3-4 weeks depending on study time
Course Format: 5 Online Lectures, Course Manual & Study Guide