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 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Core | stabilizationTarget: Rectus AbdominusSynergist(s): Latissimus Dorsi, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:PlankProgressions:

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Description:
  1. Kneel in front of a stability ball with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Place your forearms on the ball, hands in loose fists.
  3. Keeping your back flat, brace your core and slowly roll the ball away from you by straightening your arms
  4. Extend as far as you can without allowing your hips to drop
  5. Pause, then bend your elbows to roll the ball back to start.
  6. Repeat.

Variation

To make this exercise more challenging, perform from a full plank position.

Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Sagging lower back
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