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: Press | horizontal | Target: Pec Major | Synergist(s): Triceps |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Push Up | Bench Press | |
| 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: | Hands under shoulders width and placed firmly on wall. Body posture is aligned (head, shoulders, spine). Feet are shoulder width apart and firmly planted. Lead with chest (not chin). Allow for some scapular retraction at the bottom phase. Engage chest, triceps and core. Use either the Wall, BB Rack (various heights) or Bench to adjust the intensity of the push-up without having the client on the floor. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | |||