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Weightlifting: It’s for Everyone
PT
Course Level:
Intermediate
Course Type:
In-person
November 7, 2026
Check-In Time: 11/7/2026 8:00:00 AM
Course Time(s): Course Check in: 8:00-8:30AM Course Time: 8:30-2:30PM
Course Location:
Conference room Butler 130 and Weight room first floor room 130.
When you arrive, you will go to Conference room first.
Contact Hours: 5.5
Course Completion:
Course intended to be completed in full.
Discipline Specific CEU Approvals:
- PT: This course will be submitted to the MN Board of PT for credit approval; however, approval or the full number of credits is not guaranteed. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which may be used toward professional licensure.
Instructor: Kathryn Barr, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN and Shannon Kelly, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN
Instructor Bio:
Kathryn Barr, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of St. Thomas in 2017, where she was also a member of the Women’s Hockey Team. During her athletic career, she was recognized as a three-time All-American, two-time MIAC Player of the Year, and an NCAA Women’s Hockey Player of the Year finalist. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from St. Catherine University in 2020 and completed the M Health Fairview Orthopedic Residency in 2021. Kathryn is now a clinical specialist at M Health Fairview Sports and Physical Therapy in Highland Park and serves as faculty and a primary mentor for the M Health Fairview Orthopedic Residency Program. She is passionate about weightlifting and integrates strength training principles into her clinical approach, treating lower extremity sports injuries and helping athletes return to peak performance.
Shannon Kelly, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN is a physical therapist with M Health Fairview at the Highland Park clinic. She participated in the M Health Fairview Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and received her OCS in 2016. She received her doctorate from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN in 2014.
Throughout her time with M Health Fairview, she has specialized in lower extremity injuries, running injuries and treating the female athlete. Post-operative knee care has been a passion for her since her career started as a resident. She has had the opportunity to work with University of MN physicians orthopedic surgeons in patient care as well as protocol development. She is the co-leader of the cartilage reconstruction rehabilitation program as well as the patellofemoral team.
In addition to patient care, Shannon also is the orthopedic physical therapy residency director.
Outside of clinic, she has coached group fitness classes at a local gym and has her CrossFit Level 1 certificate. She is passionate about people of all ages feeling capable and strong in the gym!
Financial Disclosure:
No financial disclosures to report.
Non‑financial Disclosure:
No non‑financial disclosures to report.
Participants will review essential movement patterns - squat, hinge, push, pull, and carry - with emphasis on biomechanics, common compensations, and appropriate progressions and regressions. The course focuses on practical clinical applications, including safe implementation and individualized programming aligned with patient goals. Dedicated time in the weight room allows participants to perform and refine these movements, applying principles in a practical, hands-on environment.
Population-specific considerations for older adults, adolescents, and individuals during pregnancy and menopause are included, with guidance based on current evidence.
Hands-on components emphasize coaching and cueing strategies to improve movement quality, safety, and patient independence with strength training.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Apply foundational resistance training principles to rehabilitation and patient care
- Demonstrate and instruct proper technique for fundamental weightlifting movements
- Identify and correct common movement impairments during resistance training
- Modify and progress exercises based on patient presentation and population-specific needs
- Implement effective coaching and cueing strategies to enhance patient performance and safety
Introduction to Weightlifting
Overview of fundamental principles, terminology, and clinical relevance of resistance training.
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Weightlifting Considerations for Special Populations
Application of weightlifting principles across diverse populations, including older adults, adolescents, and individuals during pregnancy and menopause.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Lunch Break (Bring your own lunch!)
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Instruction of Fundamental Movement Patterns
In-depth instruction and practice of key weightlifting movements, including squat, hinge, push, and pull, with emphasis on biomechanics, technique, and clinical application.
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Workout Session: Let’s put it all together!
Contact Information
M Health Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department
Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607