Exercise Science: Special Populations and Conditions

Catalog description

This course evaluates the impact of physical activity and exercise on youth, older adults, and individuals with various health conditions and controlled diseases. Changes that occur during growth, development, maturation and the aging process in relation to physical activity/ exercise are examined. Pathophysiology, disease management, medications, exercise testing, and acute responses and chronic adaptations of physical activity/exercise programs for individuals with various health conditions and controlled diseases are identified. Special considerations for health, disease, and physical activity / exercise programming for diverse populations are explored. Grade of C or better is required in this course. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Exercise Science.