This course focuses on learning how to safely increase load in various exercises targeting the basic human movement patterns. In particular, students will learn the: front squat, deadlift, bench press, shoulder press, chin-up, seated row and kettlebell swing.
Target population: Adults (18-65), healthy
- Course Instructor: Graeme Thomas
- Lab Instructors: Sarah King
- Lab Technician: Christian Caissie, Jasmine Collins, Avi Verma
- Semester: Two
Lab Sections:
- Section 1: Wednesday 12 – 2 PM
- Section 2: Tuesday 8 – 10 AM
- Section 3: Monday 12 – 2 PM
- Section 4: Thursday 4- 6 PM
- Section 5: Wednesday 8 – 10 AM
- Section 6: Friday 4 – 6 PM
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Triceps | Synergist(s): |
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| Regressions: | Progressions: | ||
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | As tolerated. While seated upright in wheelchair or arm chair with feet secured and flat on foot pedals or floor. Wheelchair brakes engaged or chair secure against the wall. The client engages the triceps muscles by putting pressure through the hands that are on the arm of the chair. The client attempts to lift up as tolerated while minimizing the assistance from the legs. Slowly return back to a fully seated position. The range of motion may be limited depending on strength. Even an isometric contraction is considered beneficial. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
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