Title: Demonstrate safe techniques to enhance proprioception for self and others, explaining each technique.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (Condensed) (14062-IIA) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Demonstration should include activities that safely challenge the individual to perform balance-oriented tasks in response to various stimuli. It should incorporate stable/unstable and soft/firm surfaces, differing levels of sensory input and balance and coordination drills under a variety of conditions. Equipment and techniques used should reflect age, sport/activity, gender, and other individual considerations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are key elements of safe and appropriate proprioception techniques?
- What is the role of proprioception in injury/reinjury prevention?
- What effects do stable/unstable and soft/firm surfaces have on proprioception? How does level of sensory input affect proprioception?
- What types of equipment are used to enhance proprioception?
- How is proprioception measured?
- How can proprioception be enhanced in situations with little or no traditional equipment?
- How do age, sport/activity, gender, and other individual considerations factor in the development of proprioception?

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Chapter 15 Introduction to Exercise Modalities

- Define and describe the safe and effective use of selected exercise training methods, including various forms of resistance and proprioceptive modalities.
- Describe how these exercise training modalities can safely and effectively be incorporated into a training program for a variety of clients.
- Describe how these exercise training modalities can be systematically used within the Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) Model.

Chapter 10 Balance Training Concepts

- Define balance and describe its role in performance and injury risk.
- Discuss the importance of balance training.
- Design a progressive balance training program for clients in any level of training.
- Understand and incorporate the principles of selected research outcomes when designing a balance training program.
- Perform, describe, and instruct various balance training exercises.

Chapter 9 Core Training Concepts

- Understand the importance of the core musculature.
- Differentiate between the stabilization system and the movement system.
- Discuss the importance of core training.
- Design a core training program for clients at any level of training.
- Perform, describe, and instruct various core training exercises.