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
Lab Competencies
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Lab Schedule
Course: PHRE 3045 - Sports InjuriesMovement Pattern: HingeTarget: HamstringsSynergist(s): Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions:Seated Leg CurlProgressions: Leg Curl

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  1. Lying supine with knees between 70-90 degrees flexion.
  2. One foot flat on floor the other leg extended and in line with the thigh of the support leg.
  3. Bridge upwards by engaging hamstrings/gluts.
  4. Raise unsupported leg to lower intensity.  Lower unsupported leg to increase intensity.
  5. Try to maintain neutral postures (i.e. don't over arch back or allow opposite hip to drop).
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Arching the upper back
Spotting: Mirror Client Level
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