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: FHP - KnowledgeMovement Pattern: Upper BodyTarget: Deltoids (Anterior)Synergist(s): Pec Major, Triceps
Exercise
Regressions:Push UpProgressions: Bench Press

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 on all fours with feet hip width apart and feet shoulder width apart
  2. Push hips into the air to while maintaining a flat back and straight legs
  3. Lower your hips and chest to the floor while maintaining straight legs (your chest should skim the floor)
  4. Finish with your head up in spinal extension
  5. Hold for a count and reverse the movment into starting position for one repetition
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum
Spotting:
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