Application of Advanced Clinical Exercise Testing & Prescription

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This course emphasizes theory, techniques, and procedures of clinical exercise stress testing for diagnostic and functional assessment of individuals. Students will develop competencies in clinical testing skills ranging from electrocardiography to graded exercise and physical performance testing. Data from diagnostic testing and functional assessments will be integrated into individualized exercise prescriptions, based on risk assessment and stratification. Responses to emergency situations in the exercise environment are addressed.