EXS-380 Principles of Exercise Prescription

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of exercise prescription. Focus is given to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for exercise prescription in the areas of cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition. The design of exercise prescription focuses on a variety of populations including adult, pregnant women, and diseased populations (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis). Prerequisites: Students must be at least a junior and have passed PHE-374 and PHE-379.

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2

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