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 5003 - High Performance TrainingMovement Pattern: Press | verticalTarget: Deltoids (Anterior)Synergist(s): Deltoid (Medial), Pec Major, Triceps
Exercise
Regressions:Seated Shoulder PressProgressions: Power Snatch

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. Adjust the barbell to just below shoulder height then load the desired weight onto the bar.
  2. Assume a shoulder-width stance and place your hands outside of shoulder-width with a pronated grip on the bar.
  3. Step underneath the bar and rack it on your traps.
  4. Take two steps back, inhale, brace, and tuck the chin to prepare to go overhead.
  5. Dip slightly at the knees and hips, then press the bar to lockout overhead by extending your legs and arms simultaneously.
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