HHP-415: Exercise Testing and Prescription

This course covers concepts involved in exercise testing and prescription for the healthy adult as outlined by The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as for patients/clients with specific needs or disease. The pathophysiology, risk factors, exercise responses, and issues of concern will be discussed as they relate to special populations of children, pregnancy, older adults and those with diagnosis of disease involving the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunologic systems. Students will also administer a battery of fitness tests to assess components of health-related physical fitness and prescribe a program of exercise based on goals. Prerequisites: HHP 315 and MTH 200 or SSC 285.