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: HingeTarget: Spinal ErectorsSynergist(s): Gluteals, Quadriceps, Wrist Flexor, Wrist Extensor
Exercise
Regressions:Pull ThroughProgressions: Deadlift

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. Load a trap bar, also known as a hex bar, to an appropriate weight resting on the ground.
  2. Stand in the center of the bar, then squat down slighty, look forward with your head and keep your chest up.
  3. Grip both handles, ensuring arms are tense.
  4. Begin the movement by driving through the heels and extend your hips and knees.
    • Avoid rounding your back at all times.
  5. At the completion of the movement, lower the weight back to the ground under control.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Rounded lower back
Spotting:
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