ESS 3225 EXERCISE SCIECNE AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS
In this course we will examine special populations which may include development, aging, movement disorders, or chronic health impairments. We will discuss the physiological, neuromechanical, epidemiological, and sustainability-related aspects of life and longevity for these populations, with the aim of understanding abilities and challenges for the specified population. This course will have varying focus depending on the faculty lead. A major theme will be the positive impact of movement accessible to the given population, inclusive of exercise, physical activity, and breaking up sedentary behaviors to promote positive health. Furthermore, this course will explore how to provide a basis for safe and effective movement integration throughout the lifespan to ultimately enhance health, broadly defined, and quality of life.
Course Types
ESS Elective
Offered
Spring
- Upon completion of this course the student will:
• Recognize how our defined demographics will drastically challenge our health care system and social-cultural norms, and have a working understanding of the sustainable aspects of an aging and inclusive society (or lack thereof)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theories of human development, aging, or disability.
• Understand the effects of the defined disorder on various organ systems, such as the cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and sensory systems.
• Understand that habitual human movement is comprised of the three integrated components of exercise, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors in our daily contemporary life and consider the impacts of limitations for disabled populations.
• Understand the positive effects of human movement on the systems and in the prevention and management of the primary age-related or secondary disorder-related chronic conditions.
• Appreciate the interaction between the components of human movement and other lifestyle-related behaviors, comprehend the relationship between early lifestyle behaviors and health in the later years in the defined population.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and effective “movement” prescriptions and programming for individuals across the lifespan or the spectrum of disorder severity, in the context of enhancing functional fitness.