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: 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:
  • Neutral pelvis and tall spine, shoulders are depressed and the sternum is out and head and neck are neutral.
  • The narrower the feet are placed, the more challenging the exercise.
  • Inhale and press the KB overhead by depressing and retracting the shoulder blade, extending the elbow and the arms.
  • Once overhead, make sure the arms are in neutral position and the body remains in static position.
  • Make sure the descend of the KB is slow and controlled
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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