Posts by Nickademus de la Rosa

Downhill running, part 2

By Nickademus de la Rosa | July 24, 2018

In our first advent of the psychology of downhill running, we discussed the idea that “actions” come first and your “feelings” of confidence come second (or later, once you’ve mastered the basic movements.) Taking a psychology-based approach to improving your downhill running, I suggested that athletes: Identify the necessary skills to improve Practice the skills…

Confidence and Downhill Running

By Nickademus de la Rosa | February 7, 2018

I rolled up to the massive thirty five foot gap; there was no way on earth I was going to hurl myself across that. I was paralyzed by fear, though I’d watched my friends do it again and again. “Nick, come on you can totally rock this!” They coaxed. I trembled, even as I gripped…

Module 1	Biomechanics
Unit 1	Introduction
Unit 2	Basic Kinematics
Unit 3	Basic kinetics
Unit 4	Muscle Structure 1
Unit 5	Muscle Function 1
Unit 6	Skeleton and Joints 1
Unit 7	Biomechanics Research Discussion 1 (LIVE - Souza, 2016)
Unit 8	Biomechanics Research Principles
Unit 9	Basic Kinematics 2 (Linear)
Unit 10	Biomechanics Research Discussion 2 (LIVE - Sasaki & Neptune, 2006)
Unit 11	Basic Kinetics 2 (Linear)
Unit 12	Basic Kinematics 3 (Angular)
Unit 13	Trap Bar Deadlift discussion (LIVE)
Unit 14	Basic Kinetics #3 (Angular)
Module 2	Biology
Unit 1	Introduction
Unit 2	Cell membranes
Unit 3	Cell Organelles
Unit 4	DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis
Unit 5	Energy systems
Unit 6	The Nervous System
Unit 7	The Endocrine System
Unit 8	Cardiovascular System
Module 3	Science and logic
Unit 1	Introduction to critical thinking
Unit 2	Basic logic and arguments
Unit 3	Statistics introduction
Unit 4	Follow up to stats 1
Unit 5	Research review
Unit 6	More on the size principle
Unit 7	Size principle 3
Unit 8	Research review- sliding filaments
Unit 9	Sliding filaments, continued
Unit 10	Sliding filaments wrapup
Module 4	Strength training
Unit 1	The history of strength training
Unit 2	Popular programs and methods
Unit 3	Building a rep
Unit 4	Building a rep part 2
Unit 5	Machine analysis- cams
Unit 6	Machine analysis - pulleys
Unit 7	Videos- row, leg curl, leg extension
Module 5	Module 5 - Physics of Physiology
Unit 1	Physics of physiology- neurons
Unit 2	Physics of physiology- circulation
Unit 3	Physics of physiology- thermoregulation
Module 6	Module 6 - Nutrition
Unit 1	The gastrointestinal tract
Unit 2	Hunger and digestion
Unit 3	Nutrient management
Unit 4	Nutrient management 2
Module 7	Bonus module- Informational shorts
Unit 1	Video set 1