This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary so that they will be able to assist in the development of personal exercise programs for athletic/sport improvement. The student will:

• Develop a clear understanding of how muscles work during exercise and sports
• Understand what skeletal muscles consist of, and gain the knowledge and function of which specific muscle groups are being utilized during exercise
• Develop and understanding of how large muscle groups require the support of other body systems
• Develop cognitive improvement during sports performance conditions
• Understand which information processing factors are involved in complex and simple muscle movements
• Develop performance enhancement strategies and the attention, anticipation and decision making skills necessary for expert/elite athletic performance
• Understand the positive affects of mental training and discipline in athletic sports performance