In this free Open University course you will explore an important aspect of strength and conditioning which refers to the physical preparation of athletes: endurance. You will look at the physiological factors that underpin endurance and assess how endurance can be developed relative to performance in a range of sports.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what is meant by the concept of endurance.
- Understand the physiological principles that underpin endurance.
- Apply a range of techniques for endurance in practice.
- Assess which training methods are most suitable for performance in different sports.
The course requires 5 hours of study time to complete.
