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 3043 - Functional Movement | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Foot Arch, Gastrocnemius, Gluteals, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Hip Adductors, Rectus Abdominus, Soleus |
| Exercise |  | ||
| Regressions: | Wall Squat | 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: | Same set up as a standard body weight squat plus carefully establish staring and exit positions as surface is unstable. Consider using a wall, chair, dowel or spotter to help obtain the initial position. | ||
| Common Error(s): | Valgus knees | Foot/ankle collapse | ||
| Spotting: | Instability training | ||