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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| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Hamstrings |
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| Regressions: | Box Squat | TRX Assisted Squat | Progressions: | Back 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: | Either place a ball in the small of your lower back (or have a partner do it for you), then step into position. Standing with feet approximately shoulder width apart, feet far enough forward so that when you are at the bottom of the squat, knees aren't dramatically past the toes. Holding a dumbbell in both hands, sit backwards into a squat until your hips break parallel and your knees are bent below 90 degrees. Ensure that you keep: 1) your torso erect and 2) your weight on the heels of your feet. Pause at the bottom of the squat then pushing off your heels, return back to the starting position. Try to avoid having client lean backwards into the ball too aggressively. The ball is to provide a small amount of assistance in helping the client keep their torso erect. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Torso collapses forward | Not engaging core | ||
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