Optimising the force capability of those you work with requires an understanding of the tissues at play and how to target these tissues with focused assessments and training. Muscle is not the only tissue that has a role in force production. Forty percent of muscle is connective tissue, which is hugely significant in the transmission of forces. The tendon is also hugely significant in the storage of elastic energy and transmission of forces. The tendon lies in series with the muscle and mysial tissues, and connects these tissues to bone to produce movement. In this block course, you will learn about the contribution of the contractile component from muscles to myofilaments, the role of parallel elastic component (mysial tissues as well as the titin filament) and how to assess and improve their contribution to force. Finally, you will learn about the role of the series elastic component and how to assess and improve tendon contribution to force production and transmission.
Each topic (Contractile component, parallel elastic component and series elastic component) is comprised of three units of work.
1. A Masterclass that introduces you to the physiology of the topic and introduces you to assessment, programming and adaptations related to the component of interest.
2. An assessment Zone that takes you through different types and ways to assess the component of interest, as well as key points for collecting strength and power data for improved accuracy and reliability. These assessment zones finish with a case study where you practice the techniques covered and your interpretation of the data,
3. An Exercise Zone where you will learn how to preferentially target the component of interest via simple exercise, progressions and programming considerations.
This course will contain a total of 10 units of work (1x Introduction to the three component model, 3x Masterclasses, 3xAssessment Zones and 3x Exercise Zones). This block course will finish with a written examination that will be marked by one of our assessors. Once you have completed the course, you will be provided with a NSCA Certificate of Completion.
As a practitioner I believe that you need to understand:
For example, by improving your understanding and skills around assessment of your clients and athletes, your understanding of the biomechanics and/or physiology should be enhanced and your programming better informed. So this is what you get with JC Online – resources that are mostly unique, are integrated, can be trusted and have the potential to transform what you to do and give you more confidence as an educator, coach and practitioner.
Each course has a theme which have three modules within it:
JC Online provides online physical conditioning education for physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches and physical therapists. If you have any questions about our courses and other resources, please get in contact with us using the email above.
Please note that answers to many questions may be found in the FAQ section of this website. JC will endeavour to answer your questions but due to his work commitments and the high volume of emails received each day, he may be unable to respond to every email personally.
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