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: SquatTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Gastrocnemius, Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions:Goblet Squat | Box SquatProgressions: Front Squat

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Set-Up: Once you have the barbell in position (in front of collarbone), squeeze your upper arms into your sides and maintain this position of your hands/arms throughout the movement.
  • Movement: Take a deep breath in, brace your core, and sit down between your heels (imagine pushing your knees out slightly). Don't allow your torso to fall forward or round through the spine. Pause at the bottom of the squat, then drive back up to the starting position, emphasizing pushing off with the mid/back portion of your foot.

This variation can be great for taller lifter, or novice lifters who are just learning proper squatting mechanics.

Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Arching the upper back
Spotting:
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