William Woods to host strength, conditioning workshop

William Woods University has been chosen by the National Strength and Conditioning Association to host a workshop to prepare participants for its Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist test.

William Woods will host the Exam Prep Live Clinic from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7 in its Center for Human Performance.

According to a press release, topics to be covered include anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, training adaptations for age- and sex-related differences, psychology of athletic preparation and metabolic conditioning/energy systems, among others.

"Hopefully the workshop attracts people from around the state that want to eventually become certified strength and conditioning specialists," Anthony Lungstrum, chair of the Division of Science, Mathematics and Human Performance at William Woods, said in the release. "Our students also will be able to attend the workshop."

Two of the school's adjunct faculty, Bob Jones and Marshall Robb, will contribute to the clinic as assisting instructors.

Kathryn Russell, an exam preparation manager for the NSCA, said in the release the live clinic is intended to provide a review of the most challenging information assessed on the certification exams.

"These clinics are specifically designed to offer attendees the opportunity to interact and review information with qualified professionals; an opportunity to enhance comprehension and application of scientific theory as opposed to simple memorization," Russell said in the release.