EXSC 3104 Exercise Assessment/Testing and 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. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Includes laboratory.