This year at University Day, we had a different kind of presentation for the exercise science department. The class didn’t settle for doing a typical presentation with a slide show up on a stage. Instead, the class members did a demonstration of different types of mobility tests for different areas of the body.
The processes tested multiple areas of the body. That included shoulder and core stability, shoulder and spine stability, overall flexibility, core strength and body control. The tests were three simple exercises/stretches including a pushup, shoulder mobility stretch and an overhead squat. Participants were then graded on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being the best score possible and 1 being the worst.
After the participants completed each exercise, they received a packet with exercises and stretches to help with their individual needs for mobility and stability. The students running the demonstration also gave the participants an overview of the packet and showed them how to do the exercises that they need for their own mobility and stability needs.
“The goal of this packet and program is to build a program to help strengthen and compensate for injuries,” junior Monica McLaughlin said about the project.
The programs created recognize that people have different stability and mobility needs based on prior injuries or other factors. The goal is to be able to help anybody with their stability and mobility and strengthening.
