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 3040 - Resistance TrainingMovement Pattern: Single-joint | isolationTarget: Deltoid (Medial)Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Trapezius
Exercise
Regressions:Lateral Shoulder RaiseProgressions:

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. Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs with elbows slightly bent. Bend over slightly with hips and knees bent slightly.
    • The straighter the arm, the more stress will be experienced at the elbow and shoulder joints.
  2. Raise upper arms to sides until elbows are just below shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height above or equal to wrists.
  3. Lower and repeat.

Variations

  1. Clients can use an elastic band or tubing
  2. Clients can perform the movement using 1-arm at a time using the cable stack.
Common Error(s): Using Excessive Momentum
Spotting:
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