PHRE 3040 – Resistance Training – Fitness and Health Promotion

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 3043 - Functional Movement	Movement Pattern: Core \| rotation	Target:	Synergist(s):
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*Key Teaching Points*	Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456]	[579]

Description:	Straps are mid-length Single handle mode, body standing facing the anchor Start with a wide stance and a high elbow position Keep elbow tight to the body for start, bringing your fist to about chest height For a bigger challenge, inch feet forward to create a larger angle with your body, eyes looking at the anchor Lower body back so that arms are in a T (extend elbows), keeping core engaged (plank position), eyes follow hand to the floor Rotate the hips and shoulders back to anchor, then bend the elbow to bring fist to chest as the other hand goes toward the strap Maintain an engaged core and scapular retraction with the rotation, drive the movement from core and back without turning it into an arm-dominant exercise To make it easier use an off-set foot position As a progression, give client a hand to reach for and push down (he/she has to resist)
Common Error(s):	Not engaging core \| Rounded shoulders \| Inappropriate momentum
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