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Practicum in Exercise Science

General

Prefix

EXSC

Course Number

470

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Supervised training and assessment, development and delivery of exercise programs.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Assist in patient consultation.

Outcome

Assist in assessments of fitness in clinical populations.

Outcome

Assist in clinical exercise prescription.

Outcome

Assist in development of exercise plans for clinical populations.

Outcome

Assist in exercise training sessions in clinical populations.

Outcome

Execute blood pressure, weight, and body composition screenings.

Outcome

Develop and organize an educational session for students, faculty, and staff surrounding exercise and one clinical diagnosis either surrounding chronic disease or mental health.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Client consultation. 10% Client assessment. 20% Exercise prescription. 20% Exercise training. 20% Health screenings. 10% Client education. 20%