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: Press | verticalTarget: Deltoids (Anterior)Synergist(s): Deltoid (Medial), Pec Major, Triceps
Exercise
Regressions:Seated Shoulder PressProgressions:

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. Start by placing a barbell that is racked at roughly chest height. Grab the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width using a pronated (palms facing forward) grip.
  2. Slightly bend the knees and place the barbell on your collar bone. Lift the barbell up keeping it lying on your chest. Take a step back and position your feet shoulder width apart from each other.
  3. Press the bar up over your head by extending your arms.
  4. Slowly lower the bar down to the collarbone, then lift the bar back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Common Error(s): Bouncing Weights | Not engaging core
Spotting:
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