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 3045 - Sports InjuriesMovement Pattern: Lower BodyTarget: GlutealsSynergist(s):
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. Set up agility ladder or tape a cross on the floor
  2. While engaging core, hip/knee/foot/ankle stabilizers gently hope back and forth laterally and forward to backward
  3. Focus on landing with a neutral secure postures
  4. Try to absorb the landing by engaging muscles with proper muscle activation timing (do not slap the foot downwards)
  5. Regress by jumping lower.  Progress by jumping higher.  No need to add weight/load unless sport demands it.
Common Error(s): Foot/ankle collapse | Valgus knees | Inappropriate momentum
Spotting: Instability training
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