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 1041 - Principles of FitnessMovement Pattern: Target: Synergist(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:

Initial Consultation

  1. Introduce yourself and ask the client for their name.
  2. Ask an open-ended question (i.e. a question that involves more than a yes/no answer)
    • If they mention something noteworthy, make sure to ask a relevant follow-up question.
  3. Review the purpose/goal of today's session.
  4. Screen for injuries and pain/discomfort associated with physical activity.

During the Assessment or Exercise Demonstration

  1. Continue to screen pain/discomfort whenever introducing a new activity.
  2. If you will be touching a client, make sure you screen a client's comfort level with physical contact.
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