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: Single-joint | isolationTarget: Rotator CuffSynergist(s):
Exercise
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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. Standing upright place the palm of your hand (not fingers) over your central abdomen.
  2. Apply isometric pressure by trying to push your palm into your abdomen.
  3. Maintain an upright head and shoulder posture.  Do not round the shoulder of the active arm.
  4. Do not allow the elbow to come inwards towards the body.  Do not allow the wrist to flex.
  5. Hold for 5-15 seconds.  Progress by adding band resistance.
Common Error(s): Rounded shoulders
Spotting:
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