Exercise Testing and Prescription
General
Prefix
EXSC
Course Number
440
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Advanced application of fitness assessments and the subsequent development, organization, and implementation of exercise programs for healthy individuals.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply and practice effective screening of risk factors and subsequently identify risk level and exercise precautions.
Outcome
Apply and practice proficiency in appraising health and fitness status.
Outcome
Identify typical submaximal aerobic test results and physiological values in trained and intrainied individuals.
Outcome
Summarize the appropriate procedures in exercise prescription for the apparently healtyh population.
Outcome
Identify best practice asesment tools and techniques to assess and interpret various fitness measures.
Outcome
Describe physiological respones to incremental exercise to maximal exertion in trainied and untrained individuals.
Outcome
Develop an individulaized exercise prescription by applying the appropriate levels of intensity, duration, frequency, progression, and types of physical activities necessary to develop positive cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, an dbalance changes in various populations.
Outcome
Develop an exercise program representative of a specific exercise prescription.
Outcome
Apply and practice practical examinations in screening, fitness testing, prescription, development, and program development and implementation.
Outcome
Compare and contrast the difference in the development exercise prescriptions for children, adolescents, and older adults.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Courses
EXSC440
is a
corequisite
for:
Programs
EXSC440
is a
completion requirement
for: