PHRE 3044 – Special Populations – Fitness and Health Promotion

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 Movement	Movement Pattern: Lower Body	Target: Quadriceps	Synergist(s):
Exercise
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*Key Teaching Points*	Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456]	[579]

Description:	Straps are at mid-calf length Body position is standing facing away from anchor Foot is toe in (toe-hold) – bottom of shoe on handle Start in bottom of lunge position – balance with hands on either side of front foot Drive rear leg back (extend knee) balancing on front leg (and hands) While maintaining core engagement and balance, flex knee to bring rear leg back to starting position and stand (extend front knee) Ensure weight stays on the front leg, torso remains straight, and front knee doesn't collapse inward
Common Error(s):	Arching the upper back \| Not engaging core \| Valgus knees
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