EXSC 406 Clinical Exercise Physiology
This course provides the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge in chronic disease pathophysiology, the benefits of exercise for these diseases, and the skills needed to safely assess fitness and design physical activity programs for clinical populations. Chronic diseases to be addressed include endocrine and metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, and stroke. Prerequisite: "C" or better in PEES 311. Three credit hours.