Nate VanKouwenberg, CFSC, is a physical education teacher and strength and conditioning coordinator in the Victor Central School District in New York. Using his experience developing Victor's K-12 functional strength training curriculum, VanKouwenberg has created a comprehensive professional development workshop for teachers, coaches, athletic directors, and college students called Functional Strength Training for PE. He has presented at countless conferences and school districts over the years to improve the quality of physical education fitness units and high school strength and conditioning programs. In addition, VanKouwenberg is the founder and owner of Next Level Strength and Conditioning in Rochester, New York. Since 2004, Next Level has helped a wide range of athletes and general fitness enthusiasts reach their goals. Aside from his role on the business and staff development side of Next Level, he also coaches their Pro Total Hockey Training group each summer. He served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Division I men's hockey team for eight seasons.
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Part I. Foundations of Functional Strength Training Chapter 1. Strength Training for All What Is Strength? Strength Training Options What's Next Chapter 2. Why Functional Strength Training? Benefits of Functional Strength Training What's Next Chapter 3. Functional Strength Training 101 Functional Joint-by-Joint Approach Functional Movement Patterns Versus Muscle Groups Planes of Motion Unilateral Versus Bilateral Exercises Debunking Common Strength Training Myths What's Next Chapter 4. Functional Strength Training Progressions and Regressions Implementing Skill Progressions and Regressions Example Skill Variations What's Next Part II. Functional Strength Training for Physical Education Chapter 5. Why Functional Strength Training in Physical Education? Benefits of Functional Strength Training in Physical Education Challenges of Implementing Functional Strength Training in Physical Education Tips for Implementing Functional Strength Training What's Next Chapter 6. Curriculum Design The Victor Way Applying Skill Progressions to a Sequential K-12 Curriculum Map Secondary PE Functional Strength Training Curriculum Outline Using a Curriculum Map to Build a Unit Plan FUNdamentals of Functional Strength Training in Elementary Physical Education Connecting Functional Strength Training to National Standards What's Next Chapter 7. Teaching Considerations Class Management Strategies Lesson Sequencing Safety Considerations Functional Strength Training and the Affective Domain Modifications for Students With Disabilities What's Next Chapter 8. Assessment Why Assess? Assessment Types Cognitive Assessment Using Assessments to Calculate Physical Education Grades What's Next Part III. Functional Strength Training in Action Chapter 9. Facility Design Spatial Considerations Equipment Considerations Facility Flow What's Next Chapter 10. Program Design Exercise Selection Volume Intensity Individualized Modifications Based on Personal Goals and Ability Level What's Next Chapter 11. Connecting Functional Strength Training in Physical Education to Athletics Goals of a Quality High School Strength and Conditioning Program Extracurricular Sport Performance Program Design Guidelines Strength and Conditioning Certification Recommendations Closing Remarks Appendix: Functional Strength Training for PE Resources