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 5003 - High Performance TrainingMovement Pattern: Whole BodyTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Transverse Abdominus, Triceps
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:
  1. Stand about 2-3 feet in front of the wall with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly outward.
  2. Hold the ball at chest height. Make sure to tuck your elbows into your sides.
  3. Engage your core and squeeze the ball.
  4. Squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor, keeping the ball at chest level.
  5. Drive up (full extension) and allow arms to fully extend while tossing the ball at a vertical target ~10 feet high.
  6. Catch the ball as it comes down, keeping the ball at chest height. Repeat the exercise.
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