Prerequisite(s): EXSC 234 and PEMJ 320. Restriction(s): Exercise Science majors only. In this course students apply scientific principles and theories of strength and conditioning to enhance skills in developing training programs to optimize athletic performance. Students learn to utilize information from a needs analysis and fitness evaluation to determine and assign appropriate exercises following a periodized model. Additionally,students investigate the bioenergetics, biomechanics, and nutritional aspects of anaerobic training.