Training Science of physical condition

The teaching process is supported through the use of PowerPoint presentations incorporating selected videos from YouTube and LinkedIn Learning, in order to enhance understanding and connect theory with practice. Communication with students is facilitated via the official university platform (Moodle – eLearning), where educational material, announcements, and exercises are posted regularly. The practical component of the course takes place in laboratory and field settings, using state-of-the-art performance and fitness assessment tools (e.g., power sensors, speed gates, GPS systems, mobile applications). Student evaluation is also conducted through multiple-choice online questionnaires administered via the University’s eLearning platform.

Student evaluation will be carried out using the following methods, and the final grade will be calculated based on the weighting of each assessment component. The grading criteria are listed at the end of the detailed syllabus. Assessment Grade Weight Submission Deadline Attendance and participation (mainly in practical sessions) 30% All course weeks Presentation of assignment (Training Units) 30% Final week of teaching Final examination 40% During the official exam period Assessment of Participation in the Practical Component of the Course (30% of Final Grade) Criterion Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Unsatisfactory (1) Attendance and Timely Participation Present in all practical sessions, punctual and actively engaged. Minor absences or delays, without affecting overall consistency. Limited presence, repeated delays. Frequent absences or lack of meaningful participation. Compliance with Instructions and Safety Rules Full adherence to exercise guidelines and safety protocols. General compliance with occasional oversights or corrected errors. Occasional disregard for instructions or careless behavior. Systematic disregard for instructions and safety concerns. Execution of Technical Elements Very good technique and adaptability to different training stimuli. Consistent technique with minor weaknesses or uncertainty in new exercises. Partial understanding or difficulty in executing techniques. Major weaknesses or inability to apply technical elements. Cooperation and Team Spirit Excellent cooperation, fostering team spirit and contributing positively to the group. Good cooperation and support of peers. Partial cooperation or limited contribution to the team. Lack of cooperation or interpersonal issues. Integration of Practical Experience and Feedback Effectively combines practical experiences with the use of feedback for improvement. Positive attitude toward feedback, attempts to integrate comments. Limited response or difficulty applying feedback. Indifference to feedback or failure to adjust. Weighting of Participation Criteria in Final Grade Criterion Weight Attendance and Timely Participation 25% Compliance with Instructions and Safety Rules 20% Execution of Technical Elements 20% Cooperation and Team Spirit 15% Integration of Practical Experience and Feedback 20% Assignment Evaluation: Design of Physical Conditioning Training Units (30% of Final Grade) Criterion Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Unsatisfactory (1) Completeness of Training Units All days include fully documented training elements with clear goals and load. Most days sufficiently covered, with minor omissions or ambiguities. Several omissions or unclear elements in the training plan. Significant parts missing or poorly developed. Relevance and Logical Structure Excellent logic, consistency, and progression across days/units. Good logical flow with minor inconsistencies. Limited consistency or structural coherence. Disconnected, contradictory, or irrelevant components. Scientific Justification Excellent use of literature, fully justified choices. Adequate referencing, with minor weaknesses. Limited or superficial reference to literature. Lack of scientific basis or incorrect use of sources. Adaptation to Athlete’s Needs Excellent adaptation to a real or hypothetical athlete/team profile. Good adaptation with minor issues. General targeting without clear individualization. Athlete’s profile not considered. Creativity and Clarity Highly creative and clear work, fully understandable and engaging presentation. Good clarity and formatting with minor flaws. Moderate presentation or sections lacking clarity. Unclear, poorly presented or incomplete work. Weighting of Assignment Criteria in Final Grade Criterion Weight Completeness of Microcycle 25% Relevance and Logical Structure 20% Scientific Justification 20% Adaptation to Athlete’s Needs 15% Creativity and Clarity 20%

Προτεινόμενα Βιβλία Μαθήματος • «Βασικές αρχές της προπόνησης φυσικής κατάστασης», Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 122074965 • «Βασικές αρχές προπόνησης παιδιών και εφήβων», Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 122093043 • «Η προπόνηση στον αγωνιστικό αθλητισμό Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 122092486 • «Σχεδιασμός και προγραμματισμός της αθλητικής προπόνησης», Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 86055686

Διαδικτυακές Πηγές: • https://www.pubmed.com • www.scopus.com • www.google-scholars.com Λέξεις-κλειδιά: Strength training, agility, warm-up, stretching, endurance training, speed training, plyometrics