3 hours
This course discusses the benefits of exercise for clients with special conditions, as well as the importance of safe and effective health and fitness assessments for these clients. Students will learn the pathology and pathophysiology of numerous conditions and disorders, including musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular conditions, immunologic disorders, and cancer. This course will cover evidence-based information on the known effects of exercise on these conditions and provide recommendations on particular training protocols for future clients.
Prerequisites: C or better in KINE 110, KINE 300, BIOL 115, BIOL 115L, BIOL 215, CHEM 143, CHEM 143L, CHEM 200, CHEM 200L, EXSS 410.