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 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Core | stabilizationTarget: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s):
Exercise
Regressions:Plank | Stability Ball PlankProgressions: Rollout | Stability Ball Pike

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. Kneel in front of stability ball with your knees shoulder width apart
  2. Place your forearms on the ball, hands in loose fists
  3. Keeping your back flat, brace your core and slowly complete circles with elbows as if you are ‘stirring a pot’ that is in front of you
Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Sagging lower back
Spotting:
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