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 3044 - Special PopulationsMovement Pattern: Upper BodyTarget: Latissimus DorsiSynergist(s): Brachialis, Deltoid (Posterior)
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. Position a sturdy chair at appropriate distance.
  2. Secure the band using a door anchor or cross technique if attached to rig.
  3. Carefully hand off lat bar to client.
  4. Create to dog lead knots at each end if handles are not available.
  5. Slightly lean back.
  6. Initiate the movement by depressing the shoulder blade and then flexing the elbow while extending the shoulder.
  7. Pull the handle towards your body until the elbows are in line with your torso and then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position under control.  Engage core throughout movement.
  8. Adjust tension by moving farther away or increasing band resistance.
Common Error(s): Arching the upper back | Rounded shoulders | Not engaging core
Spotting:
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