This course focuses on training strategies and tools appropriate for athletic populations. In particular, students will learn: 1-RM strength testing, Wingate protocols, Tabata training, snatch progressions, clean progressions, plyometrics.
Target population: Athletes, advanced clients
- Course Instructor: Graeme Thomas
- Lab Technician:
- Semester: Four
Lab Sections:
- Section 1: Thursday 8 – 10 AM
- Section 2: Friday 10 – 12 PM
- Section 3: Thursday 10 – 12 PM
- Section 4: Friday 12 – 2 PM
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Lab Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Gastrocnemius | Synergist(s): Peroneals, Soleus |
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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: | While standing upright lift yourself completely onto your toes by engaging your calf musculature. Although it is recommended to have a spotting option close by (e.g. counter or chair) try to resist holding on in order to challenge ankle stability and balance. Progress to one leg when able. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||