Exercise Prescription and Case Studies

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Principles of exercise prescription; application of fitness appraisal based on current practices using evaluation and discussion of case studies. KINES 457 Exercise Prescription and Case Studies (3) The major purpose of this course is to provide those students interested in allied medical careers (e.g., cardiac rehabilitation, hospital testing, wellness centers, corporate fitness centers, physical therapy) with skills and practical knowledge regarding exercise diagnostics and prescription. Particular emphasis is placed on clinical diagnostic procedures, interpretation and terminology and this course directly contributes to the knowledge base expected for future employment in this area. At the conclusion of KINES 457 , the students will be able to demonstrate on written examinations and in discussions, a knowledge and understanding of basic exercise prescription principles for apparently healthy, at risk and diseased populations, with special- emphasis on the cardiac patient. Inherent in the course goals is an understanding of the chronic physiological adaptations that occur as a result of programs of endurance and resistance exercise in apparently healthy, at risk and diseased populations.This course includes lectures as well as hands-on laboratory sessions. Evaluation is based on student performance on written examinations, written and oral case study presentations, and written assignments. This course will be taken after students have completed KINES 456 and will complete the learning scheme involving fitness appraisal and subsequent prescription of exercise programs.The course is offered fall and spring semesters with an enrollment of 35 students.