Strength and Conditioning for Hlthcare Pract

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning for the future or practicing healthcare practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing, and evaluation. Physical activities in this class may involve exercises of mild, moderate, or vigorous intensity. Additionally, this course is designed to help students prepare for the nationally- accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam.