103. Circuit TRAINING: design and administration

Learn to design a circuit training program at your own pace with veteran instructor and founder of USTFCCCA’s Track & Field Academy, Boo Schexnayder.

~6 Hrs. Duration | 35 Pages of Course Materials | 10 Knowledge Retention Checks

This course is also included in the Strength and Conditioning Bundle

Course instructor

BOO SCHEXNAYDER

Owner

SAC Speed

With over 40 years of experience in coaching and consulting, Boo Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s premier field event coaches.

He was the mastermind behind 26 NCAA Champions during his collegiate coaching career, was part 13 NCAA Championship teams and a pair of Juco National titles, and he has developed a host of conference champions and All-Americans.

Schexnayder has also been a prominent figure on the international scene. He has coached 18 Olympians and 7 Olympic/World Championship medalists, and served on coaching staffs for Team USA to the 2003 Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, the 2006 World Junior Championships in Beijing, and was the Jumps Coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

  • Schexnayder has been just as successful off the track. He is certified at Level I, II and III, and owns the prestigious Master Coach Designation from USA Track and Field. He is also certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning coach.

    Schexnayder has been heavily involved in Coaching Education. He formerly served as national chair of USATF’s Coaching Education Committee, Jumps Subcommittee chair, and chair of the Biomechanics subcommittee.

    Schexnayder was also the founder of the Track and Field Academy, the educational branch of the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He served as program director from its inception in 2009 through 2017, and still serves as an instructor in biomechanics, training design, and event-specific courses.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

LEARN TO CREATE A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CIRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM

In this comprehensive self-paced course, Boo Schexnayder provides a how-to guide for designing, performing, and administering circuit training.

From the basic principles of circuit training to planning and designing general strength training, medicine ball circuits, in-place jumping circuits, weight training circuits, and more, learn all you need to know to begin planning and implementing circuit training safely.

Schexnayder takes you through a lesson plan featuring 7 key components that will help you consistently and efficiently develop power, train fitness, aid restoration, avoid injury, beat bad weather, and much more.

This course features archived video content that can now only be found here in this course, while the study notes and knowledge retention checks are new materials that are unique to this course.

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COURSE LAYOUT

01. THE BASICS OF CIRCUIT TRAINING

Introduces the principles of circuit training, emphasizing structured exercise sequences to improve endurance, strength, and efficiency while targeting multiple muscle groups in a single session​

VIDEO: The Basics of Circuit Training

STUDY NOTES: The Basics of Circuit Training

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Basics of Circuit Training

02. THE BASICS OF FITNESS TRAINING

Explores foundational fitness training concepts, including goal setting, exercise selection, and progression strategies for building strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.

VIDEO: The Basics of Fitness Training

STUDY NOTES: The Basics of Fitness Training

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Basics of Fitness Training

03. BASICS OF RESTORATIVE TRAINING

Focuses on recovery techniques to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk, covering methods such as active recovery, mobility exercises, and therapeutic strategies​.

VIDEO: The Basics of Restorative Training

STUDY NOTES: The Basics of Restorative Training

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: The Basics of Restorative Training

04. PLANNING AND DESIGNING GENERAL STRENGTH TRAINING

This chapter combines insights into planning and designing effective general strength training programs. It emphasizes creating structured routines tailored to athlete needs, integrating principles of progression, balanced muscle development, and proper execution for sustained strength improvement.

VIDEO: Planning General Strength Training

STUDY NOTES: Planning General Strength Training

VIDEO: General Strength Training Design

STUDY NOTES: General Strength Training Design

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Planning and Designing General Strength Training

05. PLANNING AND DESIGNING MEDICINE BALL TRAINING

This chapter provides a comprehensive approach to developing medicine ball training programs. It covers planning principles that focus on movement patterns, power development, and sport-specific applications, alongside detailed design strategies that emphasize exercise selection, progression, and intensity to maximize functional strength and dynamic coordination​.

VIDEO: Planning Medicine Ball Training

STUDY NOTES: Planning Medicine Ball Training

VIDEO: Planning Medicine Ball Training

STUDY NOTES: Medicine Ball Training Design

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Planning and Designing Medicine Ball Training

06. PLANNING AND DESIGNING IN-PLACE JUMP TRAINING

This chapter outlines strategies for planning and designing effective in place jump training programs. It focuses on optimizing vertical power, reactive strength, and control through structured drills, progression principles, and proper technique to enhance explosive performance.

VIDEO: Planning In-Place Jump Training

STUDY NOTES: Planning In-Place Jump Training

VIDEO: In-Place Jump Training Design

STUDY NOTES: In-Place Jump Training Design

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Teaching the Split Position Lifts

07. PLANNING AND DESIGNING WEIGHT TRAINING CIRCUITS

This chapter presents methodologies for planning and designing weight training circuits aimed at improving strength, endurance, and functional fitness. It highlights the importance of circuit structure, exercise selection, progression strategies, and intensity adjustments to create tailored and effective training programs for athletes at various levels.

VIDEO: Planning Weight Training Circuits

STUDY NOTES: Planning Weight Training Circuits

VIDEO: Weight Training Circuit Design

STUDY NOTES: Weight Training Circuit Design

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Planning and Designing Weight Training Design

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What to Expect

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors are proven track & field veterans with experience as educators, program directors, and coaches at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. Each course has been meticulously planned and prepared by its instructor to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for every student.

SELF-PACED LEARNING

Learn on your own terms in our self-paced educational environment. Progress through video lessons, review study guides, and complete knowledge retention checks all on your own schedule. You can even skip sections and return to them later. There’s no time requirement for finishing the course. Once you buy it, you can access it forever.

DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

Each course includes supplementary documentation – from study guides and glossaries to diagrams and inventories. All of this documentation is downloadable. Save it, print it, and take it with you to practices and meets to make an immediate impact with your newfound knowledge. Videos you can access wherever you have an internet connection.

KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECKS

Complete each course confidently with the help of our knowledge retention checks. After every module, these short quizzes test your knowledge of key concepts to ensure your grip on the material is strong.

Knowledge retention checks are optional unless you intend to receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion, which requires an 80% or better on all.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Showcase your knowledge to administration and staff with a Certificate of Achievement. You’ll have the option to request one of these if you’ve completed every module of the course and passed all knowledge retention checks with a score of 80% or higher.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • No, you can choose to enroll at any time you’d like, and take however much time you want to; the course will always be there for whatever timeline suits you. 

  • Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials. 

  • There is no time limit to your login, and you can go back and look at any part of the course you want at any time. 

  • You must show that you have an understanding of the material by achieving a mark of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Retention Checks– but don’t worry, you can take those Knowledge Retention Checks more than one time if need be.

  • For any course content, we encourage you to write the questions in the Ascent Track Discord in each class section. For any technical issues, you can contact us at support@ascenttrackclinics.com