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: Press | verticalTarget: Deltoids (Anterior)Synergist(s): Obliques, Transverse Abdominus, Triceps
Exercise
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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 half kneeling position with the knee under your hip, toes tucked, and ribcage down.
  2. Shoulder the barbell in one hand and place your other hand on your ribcage to monitor spinal positioning.
  3. Once the barbell is in place, take a deep breath and press to lockout by extending the elbow and contracting the deltoid.
  4. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position on your shoulder and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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