EXSC 370 Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease
This course will cover the theoretical basis of behavior change as it applies to promotion of exercise behavior. Guidelines and recommendations for prescribing exercise for apparently healthy individuals (including children, pregnant women, and older adults) will be covered. Students will also learn about the relationship between exercise and chronic disease through review of the risk factors, pathophysiology, and exercise recommendations for individuals with various conditions and disease states including, but not limited to, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic problems.