ATHL 42C: FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FOR WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 7: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | May be taken six times for credit |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Assess individual and team performance during scrimmages to suggest strategies that improve team cohesion and effectiveness
- Compare the effects of muscular strength versus muscular endurance on performance in different volleyball positions.
- Compare the physiological benefits of different exercise regimens in relation to their impact on volleyball-specific movements
- Define the basic principles of weight management and exercise physiology relevant to volleyball performance.
- Demonstrate proper execution of flexibility exercises that support effective volleyball movements.
- Demonstrate proper exercise techniques designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall volleyball performance.
- Design a team play strategy that incorporates principles of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and effective communication for use in a class tournament.
- Differentiate between legal and illegal plays in a volleyball match by referencing official rules.
- Execute proper forearm passing, overhead setting, and both underhand and overhand serving techniques during in-class volleyball drills.
- Explain how cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance contribute to enhanced volleyball skills.
- Explain how cardiovascular fitness contributes to enhanced endurance during a volleyball match.
- List the key benefits of regular exercise as they relate to improved volleyball performance
Description
This course will provide advanced training and instruction in the use of weights for the sport of volleyball.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Participate in a structured and comprehensive program of advanced weight training for the sport of volleyball
- Develop and apply personal and performance goals
- Employ correct lifting techniques in a variety of advanced resistance exercise techniques for the sport of volleyball
- Demonstrate the differences between a variety of advanced resistance exercise techniques for performance in the sport of volleyball
Course Content
- Establish performance goals which students are encouraged to work towards
- Develop knowledge and understanding of various advanced strength training techniques
- Super sets
- Periodizations
- Negatives
- Isometric and super slow training
- Olympic style lifts
- Develop strength through participation in various advanced strength training techniques
- Develop individualized performance goals which encourage specialization in the sport of volleyball
- Explain physiological and anatomical relationships of weight training effects on the body consistent with the performance goals for the sport of volleyball
Lab Content
Use of pin-set machines, free weights, and functional fitness strengthening exercises, such as lifting, stretching, squatting, balancing (e.g., medicine balls, BOSU, and TRX).
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Free weights
2. Squat racks
3. Olympic lifting platforms
4. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access
2. Squat racks
3. Olympic lifting platforms
4. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Strength development will be assessed and measured by certain lifts, such as the bench press, squats, and military press
Demonstrating the correct form in the Olympic lifts used for performance in the sport of volleyball
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Active participation by students and instructor to facilitate an effective learning environment
Lecture and/or demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
. NCAA Women's Volleyball Rules and Interpretations 2020-2021. .
The most recent edition of the rules and interpretations will be used; annual updates are available online at https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/9/playingrules.aspx
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Optional reading and writing assignments as recommended by instructor.
Discipline(s)
Physical Education