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: Movement Pattern: Core | rotationTarget: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s): Obliques, Pelvic Floor, Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Bird DogProgressions: Plank with Arm Extension | Stability Ball Pike

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. The band must be anchored securely. Feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Fix the trunk, hips, and head neutral and facing forward. Engage the core.
  3. With arms straight out in front and both hands together rotate through the arms and shoulders while your core tries to remain forward. Try to maximize rotational range without losing engaged core.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting: Band/Tubing Anchoring
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