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USATF Coaching Education: Taking coaches to a higher level of knowledge

 

Part 1 - Basic training theory concepts

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Overview of core training principles

Module 3: Fundamentals of training program design

Module 4: Adaptation theory

 

Part II - Advanced training theory concepts

Module 5: Training stimulus

Module 6: General modules of training

Module 7: Periodization

Module 8: Understanding biomotor abilities

 

TRAINING THEORY REVIEW

This module overviews training theory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Module 1: Overview of key physiological systems

 

Energy systems

Module 2: Energy production mechanisms for sport

                  performance

Module 3: Anerobic energy systems

Module 4: Aerobic energy systems

Module 5: Energy systems review and practice quiz

 

Cardiorespiratory system and how it works

Module 6: Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport

Module 7: How the heart and blood vessels work

 

Neuromuscular system and how it works

Module 8: Muscle structure and fiber type

Module 9: Motor units and stretch reflex

 

SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY REVIEW

This module reviews all physiology modules

 

 

Module 1: Fuel sources and storage sites for ATP

                   production

Module 2: Fuel for speed/power, speed endurance

                   and endurace performance

Module 3: Vitamins, minerals, ATP production speed

                   and the athlete's diet

Module 4: Nutrition for boosting performance - ins and

                   outs of supplements

 

FUELING THE ENERGY SYSTEMS REVIEW

This module review all the nutrition modules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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