Florida set to hire Giants' Craig Fitzgerald to lead strength and conditioning

[MightyGiants]

        

https://x.com/JacobRudner/status/1739016622545760397?s=20

[MightyGiants]

Hopefully, the Giants will get someone who has something better than a BA degree in Government and Politics History from Maryland (the education of the guy I am celebrating his departure)

By comparison

49ers S and C man

graduated from Western Michigan University in 2009 with a bachelor of science in physical education and a minor in health education. He later earned his master's degree in applied kinesiology with a minor in sport and exercise science at the University of Minnesota in 2014.


Eagles S and C man

Noriega earned a master's degree in Exercise Science from Cal State Long Beach and a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Whitworth University, where he was a three-year starter and a captain on the football team.

Rams S and C man

Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Exercise and Sport ScienceBachelor of Science
1996 - 2003

PennWest California
Master of Science (MS), Exercise Science and Health PromotionMaster of Science
2011 - 20122011 - 2012
Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

[spiderblue43]

Enjoy retirement Ronnie Barnes. Long..long overdue.

[MightyGiants]

Enjoy retirement Ronnie Barnes. Long..long overdue.

We can only hope.   Even if the Giants are dumb enough to keep Barnes, getting rid of the man (who is most responsible for injury reduction) with just a BA in history should really improve things.

[Dumpster Dan]

Why is Florida hiring this guy??

Dumpster Dan

[Ed Vette]

He's been a strength and conditioning coach for 23 years for four colleges including five years at Harvard and then for three NFL teams.

[MightyGiants]

To really drive home the point for the need for advanced college education, here is an except of a moderately technical discussion of hamstring injuries.   If you read it, you could see why you need to have a college education that matches your occupation:

The majority of studies of hamstring injuries during running reported that the hamstrings are most prone to injury during the late swing phase as a result of eccentric loading. However, some studies reported that the hamstrings are most likely to be injured during the stance phase. It is pivotal to acknowledge that, in cases in which an accidental hamstring injury was recorded in real time, the authors concluded that the injury occurred during the late swing phase [37, 46, 47]. This information was concluded through the earliest sign of injury including neuromuscular latencies [37, 47] as well as examining hamstring length, force, velocity and negative work [46]. This is in line with the findings of a recent literature review which suggests that hamstring injury during the late swing phase occurs due to high levels of muscle excitation and muscle strain [56]. Interestingly, Mendiguchia et al. [57] were able to record a hamstring injury and, while no injury mechanism was reported, the authors stated that the injury occurred when the subject ran with an "abnormal increase in power compared with velocity qualities" [57].

One study concluded that a hamstring injury is most likely to occur during the stance phase when comparing a normal running technique with a technique in which the subjects run with a forward trunk lean [39]. These results are in line with the findings of Prior et al. [43], who reported that an anterior trunk sway during single leg stance, similar to positions which occur in pivoting sports, increased hamstring strain [43]. However, strain on the hamstring muscles and injury conditions during running with a forward trunk lean may differ from a normal running technique as the forwards trunk lean elongates the hamstring muscle causing more strain. Interestingly, a forward trunk lean had the greatest impact during the stance phase with the knee fully extended, similar to the stretch-type injury mechanism. The forward trunk lean can be caused by poor activation and control of the muscles of the core and hip, thereby increasing the strain and injury risk of the hamstrings [58,59,60,61]. For this reason, an in-depth knowledge of this type of injury is imperative and could be implemented in hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, focusing on hip and core strengthening exercises in addition to traditional hamstring exercises.

Furthermore, static stretching may reduce both the ground reaction forces observed in the early stance phase and the strain on the BFlh during the late swing phase [44]. This results in subsequent reduced peak values of joint torque at the hip and knee and increased force productions of the biceps femoris at longer muscle lengths, which demonstrates that stretching may reduce the risk of hamstring injuries [44, 56]. These findings are of particular interest as preventive studies on the Nordic hamstring exercise which focuses on eccentric training have shown to reduce the risk of hamstring injuries [25,26,27]. The preventive effect of the Nordic hamstring exercise may be attributed to its ability to increase muscle fascicle length [62] as short hamstring fascicles are associated with an increased risk of a hamstring injury [63].

The results of a study of muscle activity during running and preventive exercises for the hamstrings suggested that the highest activity of the hamstrings occurs during the late swing phase [64], potentially associated with an increased risk of injury. On the other hand, Ono et al. [41] reported that, during the swing phase, the tensile forces in the ST exceed the forces in the BFlh, while the BFlh during the stance phase demonstrates higher forces. Since it is more common to injure the BFlh while running compared with the ST, the authors suggested that hamstring injury probably occurs during the stance phase [18]. In addition, the medial hamstrings are primarily loaded during the swing phase, where the lateral hamstrings are active throughout the entire gait cycle [65], which may help to explain why the ST is less injured, despite the high force [41].

https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-020-03658-8

[Ed Vette]

To really drive home the point for the need for advanced college education, here is an except of a moderately technical discussion of hamstring injuries.   If you read it, you could see why you need to have a college education that matches your occupation:


https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-020-03658-8

So you don't believe there's been any continuing education...

[MightyGiants]

So you don't believe there's been any continuing education...

Ed, continuing education is just that- continuing.   Without a foundational education on the basic concepts, ideas, and vocabulary, the value of continuing education is limited.

What I posted was hardly the most complex and technical article I have read on the topic.  I will confess that even with my background in medicine and mechanical engineering, some of the articles are challenging to understand fully.   There is a reason NFL teams are employing people with the proper educational credentials.   It's often said that medicine is as much art as it is science (at this point, not everything is black and white).  So, the people in charge of making athletes stronger and more durable need to have the proper educational foundations.  That foundation will allow them to read up on new ideas and techniques and be able to properly evaluate their merits.  Hell, with enough education, they can even develop their own techniques

[Philosophers]

Enjoy retirement Ronnie Barnes. Long..long overdue.

Kinesiology became the renamed "Physical Education" major that most football players majored in.  I am not sure it is as technical as you think.

I'd take a smart history major if he is curious and continues to solve problems.

[Jclayton92]

Giants probably told him the writing was on the wall and to seek employment elsewhere.

[MightyGiants]

Kinesiology became the renamed "Physical Education" major that most football players majored in.  I am not sure it is as technical as you think.

I'd take a smart history major if he is curious and continues to solve problems.

@spiderblue43

Kinesiology (from Ancient Greek κίνησις (kínēsis) 'movement', and -λογία -logía 'study of') is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics and orthopedics; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; motor control; skill acquisition and motor learning; methods of rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational therapy; and sport and exercise physiology. Studies of human and animal motion include measures from motion tracking systems, electrophysiology of muscle and brain activity, various methods for monitoring physiological function, and other behavioral and cognitive research techniques.[1][2]

Basics
Kinesiology studies the science of human movement, performance, and function by applying the fundamental sciences of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomechanics, Biomathematics, Biostatistics, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Pathophysiology, Neuroscience, and Nutritional science. A bachelor's degree in kinesiology can provide strong preparation for graduate study in biomedical research, as well as in professional programs, such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

The term "kinesiologist" is not a licensed nor professional designation in many countries, with the notable exception of Canada. Individuals with training in this area can teach physical education, work as personal trainers and sport coaches, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop policies related to rehabilitation, human motor performance, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety. In North America, kinesiologists may study to earn a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Kinesiology or a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, while in Australia or New Zealand, they are often conferred an Applied Science (Human Movement) degree (or higher). Many doctoral level faculty in North American kinesiology programs received their doctoral training in related disciplines, such as neuroscience, mechanical engineering, psychology, and physiology.

In 1965, the University of Massachusetts Amherst created the United States' first Department of Exercise Science (now called Kinesiology) under the leadership of visionary researchers and academicians in the field of exercise science.[3] In 1967, the University of Waterloo launched Canada's first kinesiology department.[4]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinesiology

Here is the research that Michigan is involved in

https://www.kines.umich.edu/research/research-areas/injury-prevention-rehabilitation

Here are the courses Rutgers Kinesiology department offers

Course Descriptions
- Exercise Science - 377Click to collapse
01:377:140  Foundations of Kinesiology and Health (1.5)
Historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of the discipline.
Open to all except seniors. Seniors require special permission.

01:377:160  Introduction to Physical Therapy (1.5)
Introduction to the health care rehabilitation specialty of physical therapy prior to a subsequent clinical experience.

01:377:161  Observation in Physical Therapy (1.5)
A minimum of 50 hours of supervised exposure in a clinical physical therapy setting for those interested in pursuing the field. Clinical application of academic coursework.
Prerequisite: 01:377:160.

01:377:170  Principles of Strength and Conditioning (1.5)
Organization, implementation, and supervision of strength training programs, with an emphasis on the anatomical and kinesiological aspects of strength training.

01:377:180  Exercise and Relaxation (1.5)
Utilizes the components of fitness with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility to achieve fitness. Modalities used for stress reduction include progressive relaxation techniques and humor.

01:377:191  Cardiovascular Conditioning (1.5)
Individualized programming of aerobic activities based on needs and interests of adult populations; designing aerobic fitness programs for specific populations.

01:377:205  Principles of Healthy Lifestyle (1.5)
Introduction to the concept of healthy lifestyle for prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, strokes and obesity. Focus on evidence-based knowledge to design and promote an integrated health approach.

01:377:213  Functional Human Anatomy (4)
Systemic and regional study of gross structure of the human body emphasizing functional interdependency among anatomical systems. Human cadaver lab. Lecture/Lab.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115, 01:119:116.
*as of Fall 2021 FHA Lecture is 3 credits 377:223 and FHA Lab is 1 credit 377:224

01:377:215  Techniques of Athletic Training (3)
Techniques of athletic training including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries common in athletics.
Prerequisite: 01:377:213 or 01:377:223 or 01:119:128.

01:377:223* Functional Human Anatomy Lecture (3)
Systemic and regional study of gross structure of the human body emphasizing functional interdependency among anatomical systems.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115, 01:119:116.

01:377:224* Functional Human Anatomy Lab (1)
Human cadaver lab.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115, 01:119:116.  Co-requisite/Pre-requisite 01:377:223.

01:377:225  Contemporary Health Problems (3)
Principles in healthful living. A concept of total health, influence factors, and problems. Includes mental health, family living, consumer education, and disease prevention and control.

01:377:246  Safety Education and Emergency Care (3)
Principles and practices of safety education and accident prevention. Planning and implementing safety programs. Legal aspects of safety programs and emergency care.

01:377:252  Health and Wellness in Underserved Populations (3)
Health and Wellness in Underserved Populations examine issues of health equity, health disparities, and social justice in often underserved and marginalized communities.

01:377:275  Basic Statistics for Exercise Science (3)
Introduction to applied descriptive and inferential statistics for exercise science.
Prerequisite: 01:640:026 or above. Credit not given for this course and 01:377:276.

01:377:282  Topics in Exercise Science (1.5)
Current issues within the fields of Kinesiology and Health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.

01:377:283  Topics in Kinesiology and Health (3)
Current issues within the fields of Kinesiology and Health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.

01:377:301  Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3)
Psychological theories and principles applied to sport. Sport influence on the quality of life at all levels of sport proficiency. Psychological techniques related to performance enhancement.
Prerequisite: 01:830:101.

01:377:303  Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3)
Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology including the integration of physical principles and neurophysiology in the study of human movement.
Prerequisite: 01:377:213 or 01:377:223 or 01:119:128. Pre- or corequisite: 01:750:193, 201, or 203.

01:377:304  Exercise and Aging (3)
Examination of the effects of exercise and chronic activity on the physiological and psychological changes that occur with aging and of the factors to consider when structuring exercise programs for the aged.

01:377:310  Motor Learning (3)
Study of the processes that underlie learning and performance of motor skills.
Lecture/Lab. Prerequisites: 01:377:213 or 01:377:223 or 01:119:128, and 01:830:101

01:377:315 Advanced Theory & Techniques of Athletic Training (3)
Provides an introduction into the profession of athletic training, and the duties and responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer. Prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of common athletic injuries are discussed throughout the duration of this course.

01:377:324  Movement Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
Survey of major mental and physical conditions that may require consideration in movement experiences.
Prerequisite: 01:377:223 and 01:377:224

01:377:327  Field Experience for Special Populations (3)
Provides supervised exposure to professional opportunities with children/adults with disabilities or senior citizens.
Pre- or corequisite: 01:377:304 or 324.
1.5 credit course previous to Fall 2022

01:377:334  Physical Activity and Health (3)
Physical, social-psychological and neurobiological responses to physical activity and the health benefits associated with physically active lifestyles; psychological theories of health-oriented exercise behavior; and interventions for increasing behavioral adherence to physical activity. Examines health consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary living. Focus on obesity, anxiety, depression, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and the psychodynamics of rehabilitative medicine.
Prerequisite: 01:377:140.

01:377:336  Sleep, Health and Performance (3)
Functions of the brain and body underlying sleep and circadian rhythms with a focus on the relationship between sleep, health, performance, and safety. Introduction to the causes and treatments of insufficient sleep and sleep disorders. Personal and public policy towards sleep.

01:377:340 Motor Development - Infancy through Adolescence (3)
Explores pediatric growth and physical development, focusing on motor development, physical activity, and the movement experience; the overlap between these and other areas of develop; and overall fitness for the child.

01:377:343,344  Workshop in Exercise Science (1,1)
Laboratory experience in analyzing and evaluating human movement.
Open only to junior and senior majors by permission of department.

01:377:350  Biomechanics (3)
Study of human movement through the application of basic mechanical principles and cinematographic procedures; emphasis on analysis of sport skills from a quantitative perspective.
Prerequisites: 01:377:213 or 01:377:223 or  01:119:128. Pre- or corequisite: 01:750:193, 201, or 203.

01:377:360  Cannabis: From Cannabis Counterculture to Cure-all (3)
This course is designed to teach basic principles of numerous scientific fields, such as neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology, from the vantage of Cannabis Sativa. We will consider the plant's biological and genetic characteristics and the pharmacology, physiology and neurobiology of its well-known active ingredients THC and CBD. The influence of THC and CBD on human health and behavior and addiction potential will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115 and 1:119:116 and 01:830:101

01:377:370  Exercise Physiology (3)
Selected topics dealing with the physiological responses to exercise stress and the adaptive changes that occur with training.
Prerequisites: 01:377:223 and 01:377:224 (or 01:377:213) and 01:160:161-162, 171.

01:377:371  Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany 01:377:370.
Pre- or corequisite: 01:377:370.

01:377:381  Biochemistry of Exercise (3)
Essential concepts of biochemistry--molecular biology, basic chemistry, metabolism, and transcription regulation--as applied to the exercising human, as well as current understanding of sports nutrition.
Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:356 and 01:377:370.

01:377:405  Metabolism, Lifestyle and Chronic Diseases (3)
Explores the relationship between health-related behaviors and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity through evidence-based assessment of the effects of lifestyle practices such as diet, exercise and stress on human metabolism and overall health. Focus on the etiology of major chronic diseases and on the role of early life determinants.
Prerequisites: 01:377:205, 381.

01:377:407  Administration of Exercise Science (1.5)
Application of managerial processes to include management concerns in both clinical settings and fitness management.
Open only to senior majors. Must have 90 credits. Recommended as corequisite for internship.

01:377:410  Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)
Application of physiological principles and development of practical skills for fitness evaluation and exercise prescription.
Lecture/Lab. Prerequisites: 01:377:223-224 or 01:377:213, 01:377:275 or 413 or 01:830:200 or 01:960:212 or 401, 01:377:370-371.

01:377:417 Pediatric Health - Contemporary and Cultural Factors (3)
This course examines contemporary and cultural factors impacting physical activity and health of the developing child.  Areas of study will include environmental conditions, climate change, obesity, use of new technology, risk behavior, substance use, and cultural differences and their effect on stress levels, participation in physical activity, and overall healthful living and development for the pediatric population.

01:377:454  Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
Contemporary research topics in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and pathophysiology that include exercise-related acute and chronic adaptations, and exercise role in the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and management of chronic disease.
Prerequisites: 01:377:370.

01:377:455  Exercise Psychology (3)
Major psychological theories that have been employed to study human behavior in the context of physical activity. Includes theories in the areas of personality, anxiety, motivation, goal-setting, and social support among others.

01:377:456  Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3)
The role of nutrition in sports performance. Macronutrient requirements for sport and the role carbohydrates, fats, and proteins play in fueling the body at rest and exercise. Topics include vitamins and minerals, and certain nutritional concerns.

01:377:475  Nutrition and Fitness (3)
The interactions between nutrition and exercise by integrating metabolism and physiology concepts in the context of recreational physical fitness training. Topics include fluid, macronutrient and micronutrient requirements for sport and explore specific roles that carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals play in fueling the body for exercise. Special topics include nutritional concerns of athletes and dietary supplements.
Credit not given for this course and 11:709:440.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115-116 and 11:709:255. Open only to juniors and seniors.

01:377:480  Honors Seminar in Health Science: Research Principles and Methods (3)
An immersion in health-focused research through in-class discussions and independent research project development.
Prerequisite:  Acceptance into a Rutgers Honors Program.

01:377:481  Honors Research in Exercise Science (3)
Independent study for seniors who have been accepted into the departmental honors program.
Prerequisites: 01:377:480 and permission of department.

01:377:482  Topics in Kinesiology and Health (1.5)
Current issues within the fields of Kinesiology and Health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.

01:377:483, 484, 485  Topics in Kinesiology and Health (BA)
Current issues within the fields of Kinesiology and Health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.

01:377:491  Independent Study (BA)
Supervised individual research or study.
Prerequisite: Permission of department. Open only to majors.

01:377:493  Internship in Exercise Science (3)
126 hours of supervised individual fieldwork in exercise science.
Prerequisites: Permission of department, 90 credits, and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to majors in the exercise science option exercise science majors.

01:377:496  EKG Use and Interpretation (3)
Evaluation of the scientific basis and utility of the EKG and exercise stress test. Information on obtaining and interpreting EKGs.
Prerequisite: 01:146:356. Recommended: 01:377:370.

01:377:497  Internship II (3)
Additional supervised individual fieldwork.
Prerequisites: 01:377:490 or 493. Permission of department and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to majors.

01:377:498  Internship in Exercise Science (6)
252 hours of supervised individual fieldwork in exercise science.
Prerequisites: Permission of department, 90 credits, and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to majors in the exercise science option exercise science majors.