Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease and Rehabilitation

Catalog description

This course focuses on two prevalent areas of public health concern for the exercise scientist: cardiac and pulmonary health and disease. Emphasis is placed on prevention, etiology, pathophysiology, and understanding the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and pulmonary disease. The role of the clinical exercise scientist in preventive and rehabilitative exercise intervention and programming to promote cardiac and pulmonary health is emphasized. Key factors in the development, management, and evaluation of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs are integrated into the course.