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
Lab Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Core | rotation | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Obliques |
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| Regressions: | Progressions: | ||
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | Seated upright with slight backwards lean while still maintaining balance. Engage intrinsic core muscles. While holding medicine ball in hands slowly rotate from site to side while maintaining core contraction. Move hands farther away from the body to increase intensity. There should be no lower back pain. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Not engaging core | ||
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