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: Core | stabilizationTarget: Rectus AbdominusSynergist(s): Latissimus Dorsi, Transverse Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:PlankProgressions:

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. Kneel in front of a stability ball with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Place your forearms on the ball, hands in loose fists.
  3. Keeping your back flat, brace your core and slowly roll the ball away from you by straightening your arms
  4. Extend as far as you can without allowing your hips to drop
  5. Pause, then bend your elbows to roll the ball back to start.
  6. Repeat.

Variation

To make this exercise more challenging, perform from a full plank position.

Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Sagging lower back
Spotting:
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