EXSC 4344 Exercise Assessment/Testing & Prescription

4 credits
This course provides the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for assessing, interpreting, and designing health and activity programs for apparently healthy populations, with emphasis on developing competency in following ACSM guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. In addition, students will acquire leadership skills through development and presentation of exercise testing procedures and implementation of exercise prescriptions. Clinical stress testing and electrocardiography may be included. Prerequisites: BIOL 3204, BIOL 3214. Includes laboratory. Additional course fee of $50 is required.