PHRE 3044 – Special Populations

This course focuses on adaptive exercise techniques for a variety of populations (i.e. children, pregnancy, older adults, disabilities, and chronic disease). Students will learn how to modify exercises and/or equipment to effectively and safely accommodate these groups.

Target population: Various

  • Course Instructor: Tim Rush
  • Lab Instructor: Sarah King
  • Lab Technician: Jasmine Collins, Christian Cassie, Rachel Quinn
  • Semester: Three

Lab Sections:

  • Section 1: Wednesday 12 – 2 PM
  • Section 2: Thursday 4- 6 PM
  • Section 3: Friday 1 – 3 PM
  • Section 4: Monday 4 – 6 PM
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Lab Schedule
Course: PHRE 3044 - Special PopulationsMovement Pattern: Single-joint | isolationTarget: TricepsSynergist(s):
Exercise
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Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:

As tolerated.  While seated upright in wheelchair or arm chair with feet secured and flat on foot pedals or floor.  Wheelchair brakes engaged or chair secure against the wall.  The client engages the triceps muscles by putting pressure through the hands that are on the arm of the chair.  The client attempts to lift up as tolerated while minimizing the assistance from the legs.  Slowly return back to a fully seated position.  The range of motion may be limited depending on strength.  Even an isometric contraction is considered beneficial.

Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum
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