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: Upper Body | Target: Deltoids (Anterior) | Synergist(s): |
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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: | Ensure the client is in a secure seated position. Wheelchair locked or chair secure against wall. If possible adjust the height of the table so that the arm crank is between shoulder and navel height. Ensure that the arm crank is secure to table. Engage core. While maintaining an upright posture begin arm cranking. Caution: shoulder fatigue before aerobic fatigue. Make sure to check on your clients shoulder fatigue regularly. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Rounded shoulders | Rounded lower back | Not engaging core | ||
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