ESC (0854) 551 - Exercise Prescription for Select Health Conditions

Credits: 3.00

Students will explore the practical application of the principles of exercise testing and training specific to people with physiological limitations and considerations. Population domains include but are not limited to neuromuscular, metabolic, immunological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders.

Prerequisite 1: ESC 361 ESC 463
Population domains include but are not limited to neuromuscular, metabolic, immunological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders. Through the use of lectures, assigned readings and in class case reviews:

• Students will be able to describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of each population domain.

• Students will be able to administer exercise and fitness testing protocols and interpret results specific to each population domain.

• Students will be able to develop and modify exercise and fitness training protocols specific to each population domain.

• Students will explore primary medical and pharmacological interventions related to each population domain.