Plyometric Training

Course details

Plyometric Training is one of the most effective forms of training to improve co-ordination, speed, and power. This workshop will develop your knowledge of how the body works, enabling you to understand why Plyometric Training is so effective for athletes of all ages, and show you how to accurately apply it to your training/coaching.

Available any time, anywhere, on your PC, tablet, or mobile device.

This course is a series of over 20 lectures delivered by our accredited tutor in a number of different learning formats; video; text; presentation to enhance your learning experience.

Course Structure:

Topic:

• What, Why, When Plyometric Training
• Muscle Physiology
• Neurophysiological Aspects of Plyometric Training
• The Stretch Shortening Cycle
• Program Design and Safety Considerations

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the importance of Plyometric Training, and how it can improve performance.

(a) A brief history of Plyometric Training, and how it improves performance.

(b) Describe who currently uses Plyometric training, and understand who can and should use it in training

2. Understand the underpinning physiology of Plyometric Training.

(a) Describe the relationship between force, power, and muscular contraction.

(b) Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of muscle fibres, and it's relevance to Plyometric Training

(c ) Understand the various types of muscular contractions, and there relevance to Plyometric Training.

3. Understand the neurophysiology of Plyometric Training

(a) Describe the structure of how the neurophysiological pathway is made up

(b) Demonstrate an understanding of proprioceptors; Muscle spindle; stretch reflex, golgi tedon organ; and a motor neuron, and there influence and importance in Plyometric Training

4. Explain the Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC), and it's importance to Plyometric Training.

(a) Demonstrate a basic understanding of the SSC, and it's importance to Plyometric Training.

(b) Understand the 3 phases to the SSC, and demonstrate various sporting examples.

5. Understand the importance of programme design, and the issues and dangers associated with it.

(a) Describe the modifications to training that should be undertaken to avoid the issues and dangers discussed

If you are a Sports Coach, Teacher, Trainer, or generally interested in health and performance this fully certified workshop is for you!