Exercise for Special Populations

Catalog description

This course provides a study of exercise considerations for those with disease and special conditions. It covers the basic concepts of the physiologic effects of exercise and the application of these concepts to special cases. Cases included are respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, pregnancy, children/adolescents, and the elderly. In addition, students will learn exercise testing modifications and specific exercise prescriptions and the associated modifications.