b5103 Strength & Conditioning Training 1

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tereza Králová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tomáš Kalina, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Adam Lipčák (assistant)
Mgr. Zdeněk Morávek (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Tereza Králová, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
b5103/01: Tue 8:00–9:40 E34/147 - posilovna, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., T. Kalina
b5103/02: Mon 8:00–9:40 E34/147 - posilovna, except Mon 15. 9., except Mon 27. 10., T. Kalina
b5103/03: Wed 8:00–9:40 E34/147 - posilovna, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., T. Králová
b5103/04: Tue 15:00–16:40 E34/147 - posilovna, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., T. Králová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps) && BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_spec_pa)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic theoretical and practical principles of developing strength abilities in sports training. Emphasis is placed on mastering the techniques of basic strength exercises, understanding methods of strength development and their periodization, including specifics across age categories. Another objective is to acquire the ability to safely apply the acquired knowledge in practice and to understand the basic principles of adaptation and evaluation of strength abilities.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of this course will be able to:
1. Explain the basic classification of strength abilities (static vs. dynamic strength; strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximum strength, explosive/power strength, reactive strength) and describe their physiological and biomechanical foundations.
2. Master the technique of basic strength exercises using traditional and modern training equipment and perform them safely and effectively.
3. Understand the basic principles of training adaptation and their manifestations.
4. Characterize the basic methods of developing individual types of strength abilities and understand their practical use in training practice.
5. Describe the basic principles of strength training periodization.
6. Apply basic methods of strength assessment and give examples of testing tools that can be used in training practice (e.g., 1RM, vertical jump, RFD, RPE).
7. Be able to describe the age-specific characteristics of strength development, especially in children and adolescents, and explain the importance of appropriate and specific loads at different stages of development.
8. Apply the principles of safety, technical correctness, and organization when conducting strength training, especially in a group setting.
Key topics
  • 1. Introduction to strength abilities and their classification
  • 2. Strength endurance and hypertrophy, exercise technique
  • 3. Maximum strength – methods and tools for development
  • 4. Explosive strength (power)
  • 5. Explosive strength
  • 6. Reactive strength and plyometrics
  • 7. Periodization of strength training – introduction to training unit planning
  • 8. Testing and evaluation of strength abilities
  • 9. Strength training through the ages
  • 10. Instructional skills and strength training coaching
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Edited by Greg Haff - N. Travis Triplett. Fourth edition. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2016, xvi, 735. ISBN 9781718210868. info
  • STOPPANI, James. Velká kniha posilování : tréninkové metody a plány : 381 posilovacích cviků. Translated by Libor Soumar. Druhé, přepracované a roz. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016, 640 stran. ISBN 9788024756431. info
    recommended literature
  • DELAVIER, Frédéric and Michael GUNDILL. Delavier's women's strength training anatomy workouts. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2015, viii, 351. ISBN 9781450466035. info
  • DELAVIER, Frédéric and Michael GUNDILL. Delavier's core training anatomy. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, 144 s. ISBN 9781450413992. info
  • DELAVIER, Frédéric. Posilování : anatomický průvodce. Translated by Štěpán Timr. České Budějovice: Kopp, 2007, 144 s. ISBN 9788072323111. info
    not specified
  • KRIŠTOFIČ, Jaroslav. Kondiční trénink : 207 cvičení s medicinbaly, expandery a aerobary. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2007, 193 s. ISBN 9788024721972. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
- Practical exercises in the gym with demonstrations of the use of appropriate training equipment, techniques, and methods for developing strength abilities.
- Group exercises focused on strengthening cooperation, communication, and developing instructional skills.
- Combination of face-to-face practical teaching and online support, for example in the form of videos with exercise techniques and short e-learning modules.
- Practical training with peer feedback in an online environment, based on ongoing mutual evaluation of video recordings of exercise techniques according to pre-defined criteria.
- Formative testing and reflection throughout the semester, serving to actively memorize key concepts, self-reflection, and early identification of knowledge and skill gaps.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Final exam – written online test in multiple choice format (30 questions – a, b, c, d – multiple correct answers), grading: A = 28–30 points, B = 25–27 points, C = 23–24 points, D = 21–22 points, E = 19–20 points, F = 18 points or less.
Prerequisites for admission to the exam: 1. Exercise technique – evaluation: passed/failed (maximum number of corrections after the first submission is 2 corrections). The task is to shoot video clips (edited into one file) demonstrating the technique of basic exercises according to the list and submit them to the submission system.
2. Online peer feedback in the information system for 2 topics – evaluate at least 5 different videos (i.e., from different students) for both topics. In total, the student will perform 10 peer feedback evaluations in the online information system.
Evidence and progress of the evaluation will be recorded in notebooks and submission folders in the information system (is.muni.cz).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/b5103/index.qwarp
Further Comments
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