Course Description
10-546-115 EXERCISE TESTING & PRESCRIPTION ...apply exercise theory to assess and develop interventional wellness-related exercise programs for individuals and groups. Assess exercise risk factors and implement safety measure to assure client safety. (Prerequisite: 10-546-105 Wellness Kinesiology and 10-546-109 Exercise Physiology)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Identify through the use of pre-assesment screening tools and techniques individual risks related to health, physical activity and lifestyle.
- Determine appropriate assessments and screenings for all components of health and skill related fitness.
- Identify the components of fitness program planning and exercise prescription.
- Examine various exercise techniques and strategists for the development of health and skill related fitness components.
- Examine corrective exercise and functional training techniques and strategies.
- Administer field and laboratory tests for the appraisal of an individual's health, medical, lifestyle and physical fitness status.
- Design individualized physical activity programs to asymptomatic individuals or those who have been cleared by physicians.
- Implement physical activity programs in a safe and effective manner and modify them as necessary to achieve client goals.
- Explain exercise management techniques used for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities.
- Research, abstract and present current information related to physical fitness testing and exercise prescription.
- Evaluate personal training, exercise and group fitness certifications.
Class list
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Class Number: HEALTHWL 10546115-1 - Exercise Testing/Prescription