Health Promotion and Exercise Prescription

Catalog description

Physical therapists have a role in the prevention of disease and promotion of health and wellness for individuals and communities. In this course students will learn principles of clinical exercise testing and prescription with emphasis on aerobic fitness. This course will build on principles of strength and flexibility from PTHEG 1556 Patient Management II. Concepts will be applied to healthy individuals, individuals with special considerations, and to communities. This class will also include basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health promotion and wellness.