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 Schedule
| Course: PHRE 3044 - Special Populations | Movement Pattern: Upper Body | Target: Latissimus Dorsi | Synergist(s): Obliques |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Progressions: | ||
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: | Make sure wheelchair/chair is secure. Extend a fully extended arm overhead and then lean to the opposite side. Make sure not to tip the chair. Stretch should be felt in the lat and upper trunk. Don't twist. Remaining in frontal plane. Alternate sides, each time improving range of motion. Pain free. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Inappropriate momentum | ||
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