Exercise Prescription

Catalog description

This class is designed to provide an in-depth study of the theories, concepts, procedures and techniques of exercise stress testing. It includes instruction in pre-exercise screening/evaluation, and instruction and practice in the administration and interpretation of graded exercise tests with 12-lead electrocardiography. Particular emphasis is given to the assessment of acute and chronic physiological responses arising from exercise training programs. Application and evaluation of test results are used to develop exercise prescriptions for individuals participating in specific sports and training programs. This course is 2 hours of theory and 1 hour of laboratory per week.