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 3045 - Sports InjuriesMovement Pattern: SquatTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Foot Arch, Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions:Hip Abduction SquatsProgressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  1. Start with feet shoulder width and neutral squat stance.
  2. Bend and explode upwards into a jump tucking knees to your chest.
  3. Land softly by absorbing impact with proper and unified muscle firing/timing.
  4. Land with neutral foot/ankle/knee/core/trunk posture.
  5. Regress by not jumping as high or completing band around knees squats if knees go valgus on landing.
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Valgus knees | Foot/ankle collapse
Spotting: Instability training
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