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KNPE 446 Strength and Conditioning Internship Units: 4.50
Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in KNPE 346, students will complete a Strength and Conditioning (SC) internship with a varsity team.聽SC interns will be responsible for the design and implementation of training programs, functional screening, and athlete injury management. They will also assist with the Complete Athlete program and contribute to the laboratory component of KNPE 345 as TA's.
NOTE Valid First Aid/CPR Certification required.
NOTE Valid First Aid/CPR Certification required.
Learning Hours: 168 (120 Practicum, 24 Group Learning, 24 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in the KINE Specialization Plan and KNPE 346/4.5 and a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher and permission of the Course Coordinator and the Undergraduate Chair in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Assist in the development of a sport specific performance plan, considering the holistic demands of the student athlete.
- Practice the strategies of athlete monitoring (physical, wellness, and training load).
- Model leadership within their respective team training environments, via coaching in both the High Performance Training Centre and sport practice.
- Model professionalism with sport coaches to employ integrated training programs to best support in-season competition.
- Students will engage in the mentorship of younger interns to assist in their development as evolving coaches.
- Network and build connections in the sport performance field while learning from Queen鈥檚 alumni and performance specialists in multiple domains.