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 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Core | stabilization | Target: Transverse Abdominus | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Trapezius |
Exercise | |||
Regressions: | Progressions: | Bird Dog | Stability Ball Bird Dog |
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: | While Standing upright (with a sturdy chair, dowel or trainer for spotting purposes) extend one arm and the opposite leg to obtain the bird dog position. Engage the core and resist excessive low back extension. Keep head, neck and spine aligned. Return to original staring position and repeat with other arm and leg. | ||
Common Error(s): | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
Spotting: | Instability training |