Developing Speed and Agility in Athletes

Course: COAC 397/597
Section: 793
Credits: 1
Format: Face-to-Face
Description:

This course is designed to provide specific speed and agility techniques to develop and improve athletic performance.   Areas of concentration will be proper running technique, sport specific training, drills to increase speed and quickness, program design and evaluation procedures.  Topics will be covered using lecture, audio visual aids and practical demonstration.  This course is designed for high school sport coaches & future or current strength and conditioning professionals.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1.      To demonstrate an understanding of the bioenergetics
         involved in various sports.
2.      To recognize and instruct proper speed and agility
         techniques.
3.      To design and implement a safe and effective speed and
         agility program.
4.      To demonstrate an understanding of the testing and
         evaluation procedures for speed and agility programs.

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Textbook:

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Instructor: Jon Verdegan
Location: UWSP, Health Enhancement Center, RM 146
Dates & Times: T W June 24 - 25, 2008 8 am - 5pm
Limit: 24
Estimated Tuition: 1 credit - WI Undergraduate $233.40
  1 credit - WI Graduate $369.45

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