Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription

Catalog description

This is an in-depth course addressing application of exercise principles, assessment tools and technology. Students will be exposed and apply appropriate guidelines for laboratory testing used in a health and fitness setting and for exercise programming both in healthy populations and in populations with special needs. Students will cover the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Job Task Analysis (JTAs) designated for this course and to develop instructional skills by demonstrating proficiency in lab experiences. Successful completion of the JTA's is required.