PHRE 3040 – Resistance Training

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
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Course: PHRE 1033 - Fitness EvaluationMovement Pattern: Target: Synergist(s):
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Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Complete client prescreening
  • Determine whether there is reason the client should not engage in assessment
  • Explain the purpose
  • Explain the procedure of the assessment
  • Have client complete pre-screening exercise; Client prone: single straight-leg extension with each leg, followed by straight-leg extensions with extension of opposite arm.
  • If there is discomfort or pain, the test should not be done.
  • Ensure client is clear on when the assessment will stop
  • Set-up client so that his/her iliac crest is aligned with the edge of the riser
  • Instruct client to concentrate on the floor, cross arms on the chest, and assist client to raise his/her torso to 180 degrees
  • Client is allowed one warning and re-positioning
  • Stop test: pain, fatigue, torso drops below the horizontal (after one warning and adjustment), or 180 s (3 min)
  • Record to the nearest 1s
  • Determine HBR
Common Error(s):
Spotting:
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