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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EXSC 4553 - Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription for General and Special Populations


3 credits

[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will provide an overview of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for serving as an exercise specialist and a health fitness instructor in the fields of health, fitness and clinical exercise physiology. Students will learn principles of designing exercise programs for many populations, including youth, older adults, females, and individuals with chronic disease. Students will also attain a basic understanding of the disease process in selected chronic conditions and learn intervention strategies for risk reduction and chronic disease prevention. They will likewise explore the use of exercise as a diagnostic, evaluative, and rehabilitative tool for individuals with chronic diseases or disabilities. This course will help prepare students for specialized certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and/or the American College of Sports Medicine.

Prerequisite: EXSC 3643 Exercise Testing and Evaluation in Health, Fitness, and Sport.



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