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: FHP - Knowledge | Movement Pattern: Hinge | Target: Gluteals | Synergist(s): Hamstrings, Spinal Erectors |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Deadlift | |
| 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: | Stand and grab two dumbbells with your knees slightly bent and your feet hip-width apart. Hold the weights at shoulder level with your palms facing toward you. Without changing the bend in your knees, hinge at your hips and lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor. Pause, and return to the starting position. That’s one repetition. Don’t allow your lower back to round as you perform the exercise. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Rounded shoulders | Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | ||
| Spotting: | |||