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REC3030 Speed & Agility

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students explore innovative and advanced techniques for speed and agility development in relation to sport and recreation.
Prerequisite
REC2040: Foundations of Training 2
Parameters
Access to a fitness facility and to instruction from an individual who is highly knowledgeable in this area and/or trained in kinesiology, physical education and/or human movement.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 interpret how training and movement principles can affect the development of speed and agility

    • 1.1 describe speed, including:

      • 1.1.1 linear speed

      • 1.1.2 lateral speed

      • 1.1.3 acceleration

      • 1.1.4 change of direction

      • 1.1.5 recognition of pace

      • 1.1.6 stride analysis

    • 1.2 describe agility, including:

      • 1.2.1 balance

      • 1.2.2 anticipation

      • 1.2.3 momentum and inertia

      • 1.2.4 manoeuvering and changing velocities

      • 1.2.5 kinesthetic awareness

      • 1.2.6 reaction time

    • 1.3 analyze the components of agility, including:

      • 1.3.1 body position

      • 1.3.2 visual focus

      • 1.3.3 leg action

      • 1.3.4 arm action

      • 1.3.5 braking mechanics

  • 2 perform training and movement skills for the development of speed and agility

    • 2.1 perform techniques and drills to improve speed, including:

      • 2.1.1 running mechanics

      • 2.1.2 running drills

      • 2.1.3 interval training

      • 2.1.4 resistance training specific for acceleration and speed development

    • 2.2 perform various techniques and drills to improve agility, such as drills incorporating:

      • 2.2.1 ladders, steps or stairs, cones, hurdles and/or skipping

      • 2.2.2 reaction balls and/or medicine balls

    • 2.3 assess performance of techniques and drills to improve speed and agility 2 / CTS, HRH: REC 3030 Advanced

  • 3 design and implement a speed and agility training plan

    • 3.1 design a training session incorporating two or more methods of speed and agility drills

    • 3.2 facilitate a speed and agility training session

    • 3.3 assess training drills with implementation of a test/retest protocol

    • 3.4 evaluate the effectiveness of a speed and agility training plan

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to: 4.1.2 communicate 4.1.3 manage information 4.1.4 use numbers 4.1.5 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to: 4.2.2 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours 4.2.3 be responsible 4.2.4 be adaptable 4.2.5 learn continuously 4.2.6 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to: 4.3.2 work with others 4.3.3 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2014. Source document, © Alberta Education.