Strength and Endurance Training (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

Students can describe the basics of strength and power training, being able to instruct and programme gym training sessions. Furthermore the students will be able describe and explain the different forms of endurance training and build endurance training programmes.

Content

The basics of strength, power and Endurance training
Instructing gym training sessions
Programming gym training sessions
Endurance training and creating endurance training programmes

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can use individual concepts of strength and endurance training in his / her work and name basic knowledge of the field. Able to function appropriately, but there are shortcomings in the context of strength and endurance training. However, is able to design a safe strength and endurance training program and is able to analyze individual areas.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are proficient in the concepts and terminology of their professional field. They can assess their own competence and the way their professional field operates. They are able to work professionally in customers situations and can justify their work in a professional manner. They are able to plan a safe strength and endurance training program according to coaching science principles but with a lack of attention to detail. The overall capacity for analysis is not entirely comprehensive. In addition, they are able to understand the benefits and challenges of combined strength and endurance training and apply that knowledge into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply acquired knowledge and treat the whole issue in a customer-oriented manner. They are able to assess and reflect upon their own competence and how their professional field operates using their acquired knowledge. They are able to plan and implement a coaching process safely and in detail according to the characteristics and needs of their clientele based on a comprehensive analysis. In addition, they are able to understand the benefits and challenges of combined strength and endurance training and apply that knowledge into practice.