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Course: Methodology of Sport Specific Fitness

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Course title Methodology of Sport Specific Fitness
Course code KAS/@MSSF
Organizational form of instruction Not filled in + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lehnert Michal, prof. PaedDr. Dr.
Course content
Topics 1. Speed training for youth with the use of game. 2. Specific speed training in the selected sport. 3. Strength training in youth - appropriate and inappropriate exercises. 4. Core training. 5. Specific strength training in the chosen sport. 6. Circuit training - application in selected sport. 7. Compensatory strength and stretching exercises in the chosen sport. 8. Specific endurance training in the chosen sport. 9. Use of tools and equipment in conditioning workouts. 10. Agility training for the chosen sport. 11. Own topic (previously approved by teacher).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Homework for Teaching - 26 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 11 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The main goal of the course is to improve expertise in the field of sport-specific fitness. Students will have an occasion to deepen their knowledge about the training process with a focus on sport-specific fitness. By the practical application of knowledge acquired also in other subjects included in the curriculum improve of coaching skills. Subject is directly related to the lessons of "Sports training".
Students will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge about sports performance as a final value objective in sports; capacity of load as an adaptive stimulus in sports training (including loading, recovery processes and their development); components of sports training - technical training, tactical training, conditioning (theoretical fundamentals and training aspects of power, speed, endurance, coordination and flexibility as the representatives of motor abilities), psychological training; formation of sports training (longitudinal division), type of training cycles including sports unit, training periods, specifics of youth sports preparation.
Prerequisites
Previous passing of the course Sports Training.
KAS/@TDST

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

1. Active participation in by 100%. 2. Successful methodological performance. 3. Acceptance of the seminar work. Note: Seminar work (theoretical part + preparation for the unit) creates primarily support to student performance. From its content and publications listed in the reference list it is obvious that the author is well oriented in the topic and used relevant literature for the preparation. Seminar work is prepared in compliance with the APA manual. Student is required to send seminar work to the address michal.lehnert@upol.cz not later than 3 days prior to the completion of the methodological performance and hands over in printed form on the day of completion of methodological performance!
Recommended literature
  • Alter, M. J. (1996). Science of flexibility. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Beachle, T. (2008). Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Bompa, T. (1999). Periodization training for sports. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Bompa, T. (2000). Total training for young champions. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Delavier, F. (2006). Strength training anatomy. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Dintiman, G. B. et al. (1997). Sports speed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Elliott, B. (1998). Training in sport: applying sport science. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • Faigenbaum, A., & Westcott, W. (2000). Strength [and] power for young athletes. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Foran, B. (2001). High-performance sports conditioning. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Komi, V. (2003). Strength and power in sport. Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publ.
  • Kraemer, W., & Nindl, B. (1998). Overtrainingi in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Kraemer, W. J., & Häkinen, K. (2001). Strength training for sport. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd.
  • Moran, G. T., & Mc Glynn, G. H. (1997). Cross training for sports. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Stone, Mi., Stone, Me., & Sands, W. (2007). Principles and practice of resistance training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Virgilio, S. J. (1997). Fitness education for children: a team approach. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Zatsiorski, V. M., & Kraemer, W. J. (2006). Science and practice of strength training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025