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 with neutral spine, head and shoulder posture secure the band behind you at above head height.
  2. Move the arm of interest so that your humerus makes a 90 degree angle from your with your trunk.  Keep the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle as well.
  3. Engage the shoulder internal rotators and move the hand forward and downwards by rotating at the shoulders.
  4. Do not allow the elbow, shoulder or upper trunk to move.  Make sure that the shoulder rotators are initiating the movement.
  5. Keep core engage.  This movement should be slow and controlled.
Common Error(s): Arching the upper back | Inappropriate momentum
Spotting:
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