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 Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | Leg Extension | Back Squat | |
| 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: | Seated upright on a sturdy chair or bench. Anchor the band both around the lower leg/ankle and at another secure and stable location. Consider using the other leg as the anchor in situations where another suitable anchor is not possible. Engage the quadriceps and extend at the knee through full range. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
| Spotting: | Band/Tubing Anchoring | ||