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: Whole BodyTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Hamstrings, Transverse Abdominus, Trapezius
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions: Bottoms Up Carry

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 with a neutral spine, with the core engaged.
  2. Grip the dumbbells as tightly as you can.
  3. Start walking with a relatively short stride (12-18"), this will provide a stronger support base.
  4. Avoid craning your neck or looking side to side; keep your ears directly over your shoulders and hips.
  5. Walk for as long as possible until grip fails. Ideally, this exercise should be performed in a space where it is safe to drop the weights to the floor if necessary.

Variations

  • Suitcase Farmer's Walk: Hold a dumbbell on one side.
  • Trap Bar Farmer's Walk: Use a trap bar to allow for increased loading and less likelihood of the weights banging your leg.

 

Common Error(s): Not engaging core
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