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: SquatTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions: Goblet Squat | Walking Lunge

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. Bringing your arms to your side, make sure the straps are tight.
  2. Bend at the knees and slowly push your hips back while keeping your chest and head up. You core and lower back will remain tight.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the floor, slowly return to the starting position, keeping the knees slightly bent.
  4. If you are having difficulty returning to the starting position - actively assist the movement by pulling on the TRX handles.  Try to only assist minimally, focusing on your quadriceps and glutes.
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum
Spotting:
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