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: Core | stabilizationTarget: Transverse AbdominusSynergist(s): Obliques, Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions:Plank | Mountain ClimberProgressions: Stability Ball Pike | TRX Mountain Climber

Key Teaching PointsExpectation: [if 456 equals="Supervised Practice"]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal="Supervised Practice"]Independent Learning[/if 456][579]
Description:

Similar hand position set-up to push up (hands on bosu black).  Make sure core is engage.  Establish a proper plank/staring push-up position with stable neutral hand grip and spine position.  Alternate bringing one knee up towards the elbow of the same side and then the other knee, and repeat.  Make sure core is engaged and position remains neutral.  The speed can be picked up once good form is established.

Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Sagging lower back
Spotting: Mirror Client Level
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