Mentor/s
Professor J. Hudak email: hudakj3@sacredheart.edu
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Methods-
Data and information were collected from one, female participant. The participant is 19 years of age, and a sophomore in college. Data was collected for an hour twice a week in the Strength and Conditioning lab. The participant followed an exercise plan, co-instructed by three clinical students, and supervised by Professor Hudak. This exercise plan was broken down into two (hour-long) sessions, that focused on either upper body or lower body strength. The main movements of the workouts included the bench press, trap bar deadlift, and the back squat. Some examples of accessory movements included: stationary lunges, pall off press, planks, farmer’s carries, waiter’s carries, and Romanian deadlifts. Equipment required for the exercise program included a barbell, dumbbells, kettle bells, PVC pipe, exercise bands, and a safe workout-friendly environment. Data was collected using questionnaires, received personal exertions, as well as strength changes. Prior to each session a Short Recovery Scale and a Short Stress Scale questionnaire was conducted by a clinical student to determine and track the clients mental state, stress levels, and overall feeling each session. The received personal exertions were collected in between exercises and at the conclusion of each session. The repetitions and sets completed each session, the form of the client during exercise, as well as the weight used for each exercise was collected and tracked using Microsoft Excel. Maximal testing was done prior to the training program beginning, as well as during the last week of the program. A comparison between the beginning of the training program and conclusion was made to determine the effect that resistance training two times a week has on an individual’s mental health, stress levels, and strength capabilities. A second comparison was also able to be made between the change in frequency (one day a week for an hour in comparison to two days a week for an hour) as well as duration from the client’s last training program to the most recent one.
Abstract-
- Introduction
One of the most substantial factors contributing to someone’s progress during a rehab or training program is frequency. Clinicians are often challenged to work around their patients' schedules, which will affect the program results. One case was examined to observe the difference in progress made by a client going from once-a-week frequency to twice a week.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 2:00 PM
Comments
Data collection is ongoing
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
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The Relationship between Fitness Gains and Frequency of Training
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Methods-
Data and information were collected from one, female participant. The participant is 19 years of age, and a sophomore in college. Data was collected for an hour twice a week in the Strength and Conditioning lab. The participant followed an exercise plan, co-instructed by three clinical students, and supervised by Professor Hudak. This exercise plan was broken down into two (hour-long) sessions, that focused on either upper body or lower body strength. The main movements of the workouts included the bench press, trap bar deadlift, and the back squat. Some examples of accessory movements included: stationary lunges, pall off press, planks, farmer’s carries, waiter’s carries, and Romanian deadlifts. Equipment required for the exercise program included a barbell, dumbbells, kettle bells, PVC pipe, exercise bands, and a safe workout-friendly environment. Data was collected using questionnaires, received personal exertions, as well as strength changes. Prior to each session a Short Recovery Scale and a Short Stress Scale questionnaire was conducted by a clinical student to determine and track the clients mental state, stress levels, and overall feeling each session. The received personal exertions were collected in between exercises and at the conclusion of each session. The repetitions and sets completed each session, the form of the client during exercise, as well as the weight used for each exercise was collected and tracked using Microsoft Excel. Maximal testing was done prior to the training program beginning, as well as during the last week of the program. A comparison between the beginning of the training program and conclusion was made to determine the effect that resistance training two times a week has on an individual’s mental health, stress levels, and strength capabilities. A second comparison was also able to be made between the change in frequency (one day a week for an hour in comparison to two days a week for an hour) as well as duration from the client’s last training program to the most recent one.
Abstract-
- Introduction
One of the most substantial factors contributing to someone’s progress during a rehab or training program is frequency. Clinicians are often challenged to work around their patients' schedules, which will affect the program results. One case was examined to observe the difference in progress made by a client going from once-a-week frequency to twice a week.
Students' Information
Erin Alegre is an Exercise Science major and an Honors student graduating in May 2024.
Andrew McInnis is an Exercise Science major and an Honors student graduating in May 2024.
Olivia Di Natale is an Exercise Science major and an Honors student graduating in May 2024.