Exercise Programming in Special Populations

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3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course focuses on the concepts and procedures necessary to assess, develop, and prescribe exercise for populations across the lifespan with various health conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Compliance, risk of injury and other specific programming issues will also be addressed. Case studies will aid in the application of the information. A field experience is required.