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: LungeTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s):
Exercise
Regressions:Progressions: Crossover Lunge | Single Leg Squat

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:
  • Straps are mid-length
  • Body position is standing facing anchor
  • Plant one foot firmly on the ground and raise your opposing leg until your knee is parallel with your hip
  • Your planted leg should be centered with the anchor
  • While maintaining a vertical shin on the working leg, lower yourself down and cross the knee of your non-working leg behind the knee of your working leg – your inner thighs will touch on the way down
  • To stand back up, extend your hips forward while keeping the shin of your working leg vertical
Common Error(s): Torso collapses forward | Valgus knees
Spotting:
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