EXSC 7700 - Exercise Physiology

Credit Hours: 3

This course offers a comprehensive discussion of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for American College of Sports Medicine certifications and current clinical practices in sports medicine. Emphasis will be placed on the value and application of exercise testing and prescription in persons with and without chronic disease. Special topics to be addressed include, exercise prescription in children, the elderly, pulmonary patients, cardiac patients, and pregnant women. This course is a dually listed course applicable to the Master of Science, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and to the Doctor of Health Science, Health Science and Exercise Leadership, within the department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies.