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 3040 - Resistance TrainingMovement Pattern: Core | rotationTarget: ObliquesSynergist(s): Rectus 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:
  1. Start seated with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding one plate with both hands in front of the chest.
  2. Keeping the spine long and the abdominals tight, lean back slightly and lift the feet a few inches off the floor. (To modify, keep the feet on the floor.)
  3. Slowly twist the torso to the left and bring the plate beside the left hip. Return to center, and then slowly twist to the right and bring the weight beside the right hip to complete one rotation.
Common Error(s): Not engaging core | Inappropriate momentum
Spotting:
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