501: Strength, Power and Neuro-biomechanics – Denmark

Instructors:

Dr. Kenneth Jay
Dr. Mike Nelson
Dr. Freddys Garcia
Dr. Matthew Antonucci
& contributions from Professor Frederick Carrick

Flipped classroom

• Introduction to biomechanics
• Principles, laws and models
• Tension of muscle tissue
• Regulation of muscle force
• Structure and function of skeletal muscle
• Muscle fiber types, orientation and the cross-bridge cycle
• Neuromotor system organization
• Nerve supply to muscle
• Functional characteristics of motor units
• Receptors in muscles, joints and tendons
• The endocrine system and physical activity
• Development and measurement of muscle performance parameters
• The stress of resistance training
• Detraining and periodization basics
• The neural link to performance adaptations
• Motor learning theory

Live training

• The biomechanics of efficient movement
• The basics of assessing
• Key strength, power, hypertrophy and endurance testing methods
• Key strength, power, hypertrophy and endurance training methods
• Asymmetrical, opposing and unilateral movements
• Integrated movements and muscle actions
• Velocity-based training
• Occlusion training
• Vector-based training
• Imperfection training
• Plyometrics
• Flexibility
• Focus and visualization
• Recovery and the limiting factors of muscular development

Pre-reading list:

The following three textbooks are fundamental for the Carrick Institute Human Performance program as they cover the basics of human physiology.

McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance 8th edition. Wolters Kluver 2014

• This textbook provides a comprehensive view of the systems in the body during exercise. All topics from module 2, 3, and 4 are covered in this textbook.

Bear MF, Conners B, Paradiso M. Neuroscience – Exploring the Brain 4th edition. Wolters Kluwer 2016

• This textbook provides a comprehensive description of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. All topics from module 5 are covered in this textbook.

Enoka RM. Neuromechanics of Human Movement 5th edition. Human Kinetics 2015.

• Building on the fundamentals, this textbook provides an in-depth look at neural and biomechanical control of human movement. It is a great addition to the works of McArdle, Katch and Katch, and Bear, Conners and Paradiso.

Note: For each flipped classroom lesson, there will be select research papers included for discussion or as supplemental material.