PHRE 5003 – High Performance Training for Sport

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
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  • 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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Course: PHRE 5003 - High Performance TrainingMovement Pattern: Whole BodyTarget: Latissimus DorsiSynergist(s): Quadriceps, Rhomboids
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The Catch

  • Arms are straight; head is neutral; shoulders are level and not hunched.
  • Upper body is leaning forward from the hips with the shoulders
    in front of the hips.
  • Shins are vertical, or as close to vertical as is comfortable for you. Shins should not move beyond perpendicular.
  • Heels may lift as needed.

The Drive

  • Start the drive by pressing with your legs, and then swing the back through the vertical position before finally adding the arm pull.
  • Hands move in a straight line to and from the flywheel.
  • Shoulders remain low and relaxed.

The Finish

  • Upper body is leaning back slightly, using good support from
    the core muscles.
  • Legs are extended and handle is held lightly below your ribs.
  • Shoulders should be low with wrists and grip relaxed. Wrists should be flat.
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