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
| Course: PHRE 5003 - High Performance Training | Movement Pattern: Upper Body | Target: Triceps | Synergist(s): Deltoids (Anterior), Pec Major |
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| 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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- Begin in a kneeling position facing a wall or utilize a partner. Hold the ball with both hands tight into the chest.
- Execute the pass by exploding forward and outward with the hips while pushing the ball as hard as possible.
- Follow through by falling forward, catching yourself with your hands.
- Immediately return to an upright position.
Variation: Medicine Ball Throw with Run Release
- Begin in an athletic stance with the knees bent, hips back, and back flat. Hold the medicine ball near your legs.
- While taking your first step draw the medicine ball into your chest.
- As you take the second step, explosively push the ball forward, immediately sprinting for several yards after the release.
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