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: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Quadriceps, Quadratus Lumborum
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions:

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. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Raise a dumbbell/kettle overhead with one hand.
  3. Keep your arm fully extended, making sure the elbow is locked out and the shoulder blade is packed.
    • You should not be shrugging your shoulder up by your ear.
  4. Once you are comfortable with your packed shoulder position and upright in your posture, begin to walk.
  5. Walk for recommended number of steps or time. Switch arms each set.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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