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 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Whole BodyTarget: Synergist(s): Suboccipitals
Exercise
Regressions:Walking Lunge | Lunge with ReachProgressions:

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 split squat (static lunge) position.
  2. Place DB or KB in single arm/hand opposite to forward leg.
  3. Either press at top or at bottom of lunge.
  4. Make to engage core and control position / balance throughout movement.
  5. Maintain a neutral pelvis, neutral foot/ankle/knee postures and control weight with shoulder stabilizers.

 

Common Error(s): Foot/ankle collapse | Not engaging core | Torso collapses forward
Spotting:
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