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
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Lab Schedule
Course: FHP - KnowledgeMovement Pattern: Core | rotationTarget: ObliquesSynergist(s): Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
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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. Lay supine in a relaxed position with your arms behind your head and legs straight.
  2. Exhale as you raise one knee towards your face while driving the opposite elbow to the knee.
  3. Once your abs are fully contracted, slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
  4. Complete for the assigned number of repetitions.
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