EXSC 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)

This class will provide students with an understanding of exercise physiology for clinical populations. Emphasis is placed on the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in patients at risk for or diagnosed with cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. Specific topics include: pathophysiology of the disease process, clinical assessment of disease severity, diagnostic testing, and exercise programming considerations for clinical populations. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340, EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring