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 3040 - Resistance TrainingMovement Pattern: Core | stabilizationTarget: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s): Hip Flexors, Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions: BOSU Mountain Climber

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. Assume a plank pushup position with your hands underneath your shoulders.
  2. Drive one knee towards your elbow until the hip reaches 90 degrees of flexion.
  3. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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