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
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Lab Schedule
Course: PHRE 3043 - Functional MovementMovement Pattern: Core | rotationTarget: ObliquesSynergist(s): Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Barbell RotationProgressions:

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Stand a few feet away from a wall with side toward the wall
  • Hold a medicine ball with both hands at hip furthest from wall in athletic stance.
  • Rotate shoulders away from wall (wind up), immediately reverse direction, turning shoulders, driving through hip and release the ball toward the wall as fast as possible
  • Receive the ball on the bounce and repeat
  • Feel the power coming from your hip and core as you release the ball
  • Pivot your feet as necessary to turn and drive toward wall
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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