STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING IN GENERAL POPULATIONS: HEALTH AND DISEASE.

Catalog description

This course covers the physiology and biomechanics of strength training and conditioning as it applies to the general populations across the spectrum of health and disease. This includes: testing, evaluation, resistance training techniques and training program design for individuals with orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation concerns, metabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes), youth, elderly, and pregnant or post-prenatal women. This course is designed to prepare students to take the NSCA-CPT, and apply the skills needed to be a leader within the personal training and physical therapy career paths. Prerequisite: KINE 3415 and KINE 3325 .