Exercise and Wellness for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

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Through lectures and hands-on experience, students will learn to design and implement exercise and wellness programs for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. In both individual and group settings, students will conduct flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training programs to improve physical function and quality of life. In addition, wellness education will focus on developing healthy lifestyles in areas of nutrition, stress management, relaxation, etc. Students will learn functional assessments of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis performed by the faculty member of the program and will learn ethical and safety standards during evaluation and exercise. The lecture portion of the class will provide students with basic information about the causes, symptoms, progression, and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with special emphasis on the roles of exercise and wellness. Students will become familiar with the role of community support groups and how to build positive social-emotional relationships with their clients as health care professionals.