Strength and Conditioning for Physical Educators

The core of any good Strength and Conditioning program includes a scientifically based program design and periodization model including-sets, load, order of exercise, choice of exercise, rest periods and time under tension.

At ASDC Capitol Region (ASDC-CR) we also feel that it is equally important for an athlete to work with an instructor who is enthusiastic, demonstrates leadership qualities, provides positive reinforcement, is sensitive to individual differences (critical sensitive learning periods), and has an understanding of how to deliver information within the psychomotor, cognitive and personal social domains.

In order to enhance the delivery of our content during training sessions, we utilize many instructional teaching methods and templates found within the study of Pedagogy.  Such Instructional Methods and Templates include: B.A.G.S, Task Analysis, I.T.I.P Lesson Plans, Block Plans, Individually Prescribed Instruction, and the development of Stage Appropriate Content Expectations / Objectives.

Resources for Coaches

Risks vs. Benefits of Weightlifting Movements The articles discusses benefits and risks, associated with the inclusion of weightlifting movements into the programs of athlete's from numerous sports. Click to open link

Influence of Supervision Ratio A resource demonstrating the importance of low Athlete to Coach ratios, when trying to accomplish enhanced muscle adaptations in the weightroom. Click to open link

Richard Way LTAD/CS4L Expert Presentation PDF format of the presentation Richard Way gave in Edmonton, AB, January 2010. Click to open link

Paradigm Shifts in Sport & Coaching - Istvan Balyi Lecture slides from our recent Winning Edge Seminar presented by Istvan Balyi - LTAD Expert Panelist Click to open link

Understanding Parental Stressors & Players Preference of Parental Behaviors A brief review Click to open link

What is Periodization? This article is designed to give a brief introductory overview of Linear and Non-Linear Periodization. Click to open link