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
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Press | horizontal | Target: Pec Major | Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Triceps |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Chest Press | Push Up | |
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | Whether seated or standing ensure a stable base and neutral spine. Resist the tendency to lurch the head forward. Remain upright and neutral. Relax the shoulders. Do not round or shrug shoulders. Grip should be neutral and comfortable. Elbow position near the body yet comfortable. Engage through the chest and triceps and push forward in a controlled fashion as described in the chest press exercise. The core must remain engaged to ensure upright posture is maintained. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Rounded shoulders | Forward Head Posture | ||
| Spotting: | Band/Tubing Anchoring | ||