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 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Whole BodyTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Gastrocnemius, Pec Major, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • In squatted position, place both hands on the floor in front of you, just outside of your feet.
  • Jump both feet back into plank position.
  • Drop to a pushup — your chest should touch the floor.
  • Return to plank position.
  • Jump feet back in toward hands.
  • Explosively jump up into the air, reaching arms straight overhead.
Common Error(s): Sagging lower back | Not engaging core | Inappropriate momentum
Spotting: Mirror Client Level
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