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: Lower BodyTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Gastrocnemius, Gluteals, Hamstrings
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions:

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. Start with feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Begin with a countermovement (quarter squat and arm swing backwards)
  3. Explosively jump forwards as far as possible with both feet. Use the arms to assist with the jump.
  4. Land in the starting position and repeat jump. Allow complete rest between repetitions.
    • Advanced variation: progress to multiple jumps (3-5 jumps) without a pause between jumps.
Common Error(s): Valgus knees
Spotting:
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