PED 471 - Exercise Programs for Special Populations

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisites: PED 470. Study of the principles of exercise testing and prescription for special populations including clinical (i.e. cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, orthopedic, neuromuscular, & cognitive disease; cancer, HIV) and lifespan (i.e. youth, elderly, women) populations. Field experience observing exercise programs for a variety of special populations in the community is required. This course is designed to help prepare students for various clinical certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient

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