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: Lower BodyTarget: QuadricepsSynergist(s): Gastrocnemius, Gluteals, Hip Flexors, Transverse Abdominus
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:
  • Straps are mid-length
  • Body facing away from the anchor, straps under arms, just below armpit area, walk back into forward lean with plank engaged
  • Drive right leg back, flexing the opposite (left) knee
  • Bring right leg up into high knee as the left knee is extended (drive right knee forward as it is flexed)
  • Continue bringing right leg back and driving the right knee
  • Switch legs
Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Forward Head Posture | Inappropriate momentum
Spotting:
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