Course Description

Course Description:

This course covers the anatomy of the core and the concept of core stability. This course discusses how the core supports human movement during every day activities to advanced athletics. Utilizing demonstrations, case studies, and interactive learning activities, students will learn techniques to assess core function and identify muscle imbalances. Additionally, learners will learn how to program exercise interventions to remedy deficits and improve muscle performance. 

Contact Hours: 2
Video Course Format: Video
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: Beginner BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced

Accreditation Information:

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Course Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course covers the anatomy of the core and the concept of core stability. This course discusses how the core supports human movement during every day activities to advanced athletics. Utilizing demonstrations, case studies, and interactive learning activities, students will learn techniques to assess core function and identify muscle imbalances. Additionally, learners will learn how to program exercise interventions to remedy deficits and improve muscle performance. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • List the muscles that comprise the core 
  • Recognize how the core musculature works to maintain postural stability and optimal core function during activities of daily living 
  • Identify methods to assess core function and identify muscle imbalances 
  • Recognize exercise routines and progressions designed to improve core function and muscle performance in order to enhance performance in everyday activities 
  • Identify special populations to consider with core functional training 

 

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, 

Instructional Level: Basic. 

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Vince Fedorowich is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Authors:

Vince Fedorowich

Vince Fedorowich is currently the head athletic trainer and an instructor in the Division of Health Sciences at Missouri Valley College. Vince has been taking care of and educating student-athletes at Missouri Valley College for the past eight years. He holds a master's degree in education (with an emphasis on athletic training) from Old Dominion University and received his bachelor of arts while double majoring in physical education and athletic training from Graceland University. Vince is a certified athletic trainer who possesses a Missouri Athletic Training license. Prior to Missouri Valley College, Vince traveled throughout the United States practicing as an athletic trainer in professional hockey, baseball, and high school settings. Through his experience and education, he developed interests in the areas of treatment and prevention of lower back injuries and concussion management. 

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