EXTERNSHIP Learning Objectives

Externship Learning Objectives Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Instructor Date Externship Learning Objectives Student: [Your Name] Mentor: [Mentor’s Name & Title] Externship Site: Buffalo Football Team, Buffalo College Description: As partial fulfillment for the Bachelor of Science degree at Lionel University, learners will work with [Mentor's Name] at Buffalo College's football strength and training program. The externship is meant to offer hands-on experience in different areas, such as physical fitness, program development for football players, and athlete conditioning. The learners will work closely with the counselor to develop training programs, monitor player growth, and enhance team performance through conditioning. The primary objective is to become proficient in the roles and responsibilities of a strength and conditioning coach at the college level. Objective #1: Developing Strength and Conditioning Programs Learning Objective Statement: Learners will design and implement a modified strength and conditioning program for the Buffalo Football team's offseason training, directed to the needs of specific positions, such as wide receivers, linemen, and quarterbacks. Setting clear objectives and establishing a corresponding schedule will be crucial to this training. Measurement Tool: The specified program will be assessed based on the feedback from the mentor, athletes’ performance in pre-and post-program fitness assessments, and a final report summarizing outcomes and efficacy. In this case, tools, such as surveys will be utilized to gauge satisfaction of both mentors and mentees with the program. Questions will focus on different aspects of the program, the support offered by the mentor, and the supposed value of experience during the program. Expected Outcome: Learners will learn how to establish effective, sport-specific conditioning programs and how to adjust them based on athlete feedback and performance information. The feedback provided by the mentor and athlete experience from the program will be cruci...