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Human Performance and Sports Science Center at the University of Michigan

Course – Topics in Human Performance

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Sports Analytics

Course

KINSTUDY 200

Course Name

Topics in Human Performance

Credit Hours

3

Term

Winter

Instructor

Lew Porchiazzo

Students connecting vital tracking devices to an athlete for the Kineseology treadmill study.

Topics in Human Performance

Class: KINSTUDY 200

Course Number: 31560

(Kinesiology; open to all UM students)

Schedule: W’25 Tuesdays/Thursdays

Time and Location: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Location BSB 1060 

Credit Hours:  *3 units *General elective units – confirm with major/school academic advisor

This course will cover a wide array of performance related topics.  Students will learn the harmony and balance between theory and practice as it relates to enhancing athlete holistic wellness.

Topics will include training, recovery, nutrition, analysis, mental health, and the integration of all aspects related to physical preparedness.  The overarching goal of the course will be to provide an overview and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of elite performance teams.

Expert guest speakers with applied experience in each topic area

Previous guest speakers included:

  • University of Virginia (UVA) Men’s Basketball Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Professional Business Owner (NCAA D1 Track and Field Coaching Experience)
  • Performance and Development Scientist at Orlando Magic NBA Team
  • University of Kentucky Director for the Sport and Exercise Psychology Graduate Program
  • And Others

Note: Due to professional and/or personal obligations the list of presenters may change.

Topics

  • Topic 1: Training – Theory
  • Topic 2: Training – Endurance
  • Topic 3: Training – Strength and Power
  • Topic 4: Overtraining
  • Topic 5: Sleep
  • Topic 6: Nutrition
  • Topic 7: Psychology
  • Topic 8: Coaching
  • Topic 9: Equipment
  • Topic 10: Performance Analysis
  • Topic 11: Adaptive Performance
  • Topic 12: Lifespan Changes

What students are saying

“Harjiv is an amazing professor. He explained the topics very well and made sure we understood it all. He understands all of us and took the time to make sure we knew what was expected of us, and made the assignments fun. He also tailored guest speakers to our career interests which I really appreciate and we got a vast exposure of different career backgrounds.” Winter 2024

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