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
My Performance Logs: Create a New Testing Log Sheet
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Transverse Abdominus |
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| Regressions: | Progressions: | Goblet Squat | Goblet Squat | |
| 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: | Place chair against the wall so it is secure. Sit upright with feet shoulder width apart, back under your knees, and flat on floor. Arms crossed in front. Lean forward so weight is over ball of the foot. Engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Lift upwards until spine and hips are fully erect. Breath. Re-engage core, gluts and quadriceps. Slowly lower under control. Regress - arms in front or arm rest aid or higher chair. Progress - arms crossed, lower chair. | ||
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| Spotting: | Consider self-spotting option | ||