Exercise Prescription for Special Population

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This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of testing and exercise prescription for populations with special physical conditions including gender differences, youth conditioning, maturing adults, and a variety of common medical conditions. Changes in health, physiology, anatomy, and nutrition are discussed in regards to disease and life. The course includes studies in exercise prescription for persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, metabolic diseases, immunological and hematological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic diseases and disorders, and cognitive, emotional, and sensory disorders. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: HHP 3370 Typically Offered: Fall