Human Disease and Epidemiology in Health and Exercise Science

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This course examines the etiology, pathophysiology and epidemiology of diseases and conditions that are often seen by health and fitness professionals working with clients in human performance and exercise science settings. Included are cardiovascular disease, hypertension, asthma, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, overweight and obesity, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain syndrome and cancer. In addition, concerns specific to children, the elderly and in pregnancy are also addressed.