Core Stabilization: Considerations for Strength and Power Training

3 credits

This course will focus on advanced readings in the biomechanics and clinical literature that related to core stabilization, with an emphasis on: a comprehensive description of the anatomy of the lumbopelvic musculature; critical review of the current theoretical and empirical models describing the mechanistic actions by which these muscles contribute to core stabilization; of the literature on the mechanistic actions and clinical efficacy of specific training strategies at improving core stabilization; and the application and incorporation of core stabilization training strategies into athlete strength and power training programs.