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Discover how to design the proper program and incorporate innovative exercises from top strength and conditioning experts. In addition, take part in and learn how to properly perform power, speed, and agility evaluations and drills. This symposium is geared toward collegiate, high school, sports performance coaches and fitness professionals interested in increasing their experience and knowledge. The Plyometrics, Speed and Agility Symposium will give you the tools to improve your athletes’ performance. Each session is designed to provide opportunities to learn the theory and scientific basis for plyometrics, speed and agility training and its progressions and techniques.
DATE
June 4-5, 2010LOCATION
Colorado Springs, COHotel
Cheyenne Mountain Resort3225 Broadmoor Valley Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 538-4000 or (800) 428-8886
Transportation provided, contact resort for information
3 miles from NSCA Headquarters
Room Rate: $129 single or double
Hampton Inn & Suites $99 per night
2910 Geyser Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719)884-0331
No airport shuttle, walking distance to NSCA
Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs-World Arena
$95 per night
1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-527-4665
Free airport Transportation
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Rate includes one complimentary drop off and one pick up per day at NSCA headquarters.
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Fee
Registrations will be taken until May 24th, after registrations will be on-site only.
$225 for NSCA members$125 for NSCA student members
$360 for non-members (includes complimentary 1 year prof. membership)
Refund Policy
All refunds must be requested in writing (mail, fax, email) and should include the reason for cancellation. No refunds will be accepted via phone. All refunds will be charged a $20 processing fee. No refunds after May 24th.
Day 1 – Friday, June 4, 2010
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Sessions | ||
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Early Bird Workout | |
| 8:00 – 10:00 | The Physiology of Explosive Movements (Lecture) | Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CSCS, |
| The body derives the energy needed for muscle contraction from three sources It is important to understand the physiology of these system to properly design training programs that incorporate proper work:rest ratios. This session covers how the body produces energy, how a muscle uses the biomechanical principles to produce explosive power (RFD,SSC,SEC), and how to train for explosive movements. | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Measurement and Assessment of Speed, Agility, and Power(Lecture & Hands On) | Mark Roozen, M.Ed, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA |
| In this session attendees will be exposed to various field tests that can be easily used by the practitioner to assess Power, speed and agility. There will also be a hands on component to give attendees a better understanding of how these test should be performed. | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Dynamic Flexibility & Warm-up (Lecture & Hands On) | Peter Melanson, MS, CSCS,*D |
| All movement, powerful or not, requires a certain amount of muscular and joint flexibility. This session will address the importance of an adequate warm-up and provide strategies for improving flexibility with an emphasis on utilizing dynamic warm-ups. | ||
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Sessions | ||
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Introduction to Power/Plyometrics (Lecture) | Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CSCS, |
| This session provides a general overview to the area of plyometric training and how they help in the development of strength and power. Basic terminology is also defined in this lecture. | ||
| 2:00 – 4:00 | Plyometric Methods (Hands On) | Doug Lentz/ Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., CSCS, |
| Plyometric exercises are a very effective way to develop power with athletes. This extensive hand’s on session will focus on the utilization of plyometric exercises to develop power for clients and athletes of all levels. | ||
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Introduction to Agility (Lecture) | Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS,*D |
| In this lecture the science of improving change of direction speed, such as the ability to start, stop and change directions rapidly and efficiently. | ||
Day 2 – Saturday, June 5, 2010
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Sessions | ||
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Early Bird Workout | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Agility Methods(Hands On) | Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS,*D |
| This hand’s on session will breakdown fundamental agility components, such as starting ability, coordination, stopping ability and how the science of motor learning can be incorporated into an agility training program. | ||
| 9:00 -10:00 | Introduction to Speed (Lecture) | Doug Lentz, CSCS, *D |
| Speed is one of the most sought after components of performance for most athletes. This session will familiarize the attendee with the terminology of speed training and identify the fundamental components (biomechanics, technique, training methods) underlying the development of speed. | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Speed Methods (Hands On) | Doug Lentz, CSCS, *D, All Staff |
| This session will provide a hands-on teaching of technique drills and training methods for speed improvement. In this session you will have the opportunity to gain practical hands-ion experience by learning how to perform specific speed drills and how to properly teach them. | ||
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Metabolic Training | Jay Dawes MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, |
| Often strength and conditioning professionals inappropriately use plyometrics and speed and agility training as a method of conditioning. In this hands-on lecture and lab attendees will learn how to appropriately incorporate metabolic conditioning into a comprehensive training program. | ||
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Sessions | ||
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Program Design/Periodization | Loren Landow, CSCS |
| This session will take the attendee through the process of incorporating plyometrics and speed/ agility training into a comprehensive training plan. Specific emphasis will be placed on incorporating these exercises into a periodized program. | ||
| 3:00 - 4:30 | Program Design (Hands On) | All Staff |
| In this hands-on small-group session attendees will have an opportunity to incorporate the information presented during the course of the symposium to design a plyometric, speed and agility program. All of the NSCA presenters will be available to offer assistance and/ or answer questions during this time. | ||
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Roundtable/Question and Answer | All Staff |
All NSCA Conferences and Events are subject to change location and date; as well as possible cancelation without notice.