Physical Activity for Specific Populations

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This course will explore the fitness professional’s role in planning and implementing fitness programs for specific populations. Students will understand the many considerations and possibilities to adapt for specific populations as it relates to their ability to be physically active. Exercise testing and programming will be discussed for groups such as youth, geriatric populations, chronic health conditions, those with physical disabilities, as well as medications for these conditions and their effects on exercise. Prerequisite: EXS 31500 ; EXS 31600 .