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: SquatTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Foot Arch, Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions:Hip Abduction SquatsProgressions:

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 and neutral squat stance.
  2. Bend and explode upwards into a jump tucking knees to your chest.
  3. Land softly by absorbing impact with proper and unified muscle firing/timing.
  4. Land with neutral foot/ankle/knee/core/trunk posture.
  5. Regress by not jumping as high or completing band around knees squats if knees go valgus on landing.
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Valgus knees | Foot/ankle collapse
Spotting: Instability training
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