PEC 122 - Intro Anat & Phys for Coaching

1. Define sports physiology and understand how knowledge of anatomy and physiology is imperative to proper coaching technique.
   1. Identify the basic body systems.
   2. Recognize the baics terminology of the human structure.
   3. Gather and interpret evidence-based research, apply the scientific method, and decipher between sources of information and its credibility.
2. Define anaerobic energy and understand its components.
   1. Understand how anaerobic energy relates to performance.
   2. Discuss the anaerobic energy system.
   3. Understand the nutritional components of fueling the anaerobic energy system and the failures that occur without proper nutrition.
3. Define aerobic energy and understand its components.
   1. Understand how aerobic energy relates to performance.
   2. Discuss the aerobic energy system.
   3. Understand the nutritional components of fueling the aerobic energy system and the failures that occur without proper nutrition.
4. Define muscular fitness and understand the different types of muscle and their function.
   1. Understand muscle structure and contraction as well as muscle fiber characteristics.
   2. Understand muscle contraction.
   3. Discuss the components of muscular fitness and how training influences these components.
   4. Assess muscular fitness components properly including strength, power, power endurance, speed, flexibility, balance and agility.
   5. Use sample tests found in literature to assess muscular fitness.