EXS 452 - Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations

3 Credits
SPRING

This course examines exercise prescription for apparently healthy individuals and those with cardiovascular, orthopedic and metabolic conditions. Students will gain an understanding of applying the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time) principle to various populations and understanding modifications based on medical and health history. Students will also explore the impact of goal setting and psychological variables as related to exercise prescription and modification.