Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:50 AM - 9:40 AM (1/9/2023 - 4/27/2023) Location: MC BSC 226
Tue-Thu, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (1/9/2023 - 4/27/2023) Location: MC BSC 222
Description
This course offers an overview of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Guidelines for recreational and clinical exercise testing and prescription. As such, students will learn the principles and practices for accurate and appropriate exercise testing methods and prescription of exercise. Emphasis will be placed on determining an individual’s ability to perform exercise safely with special attention paid to exercise background and health status, as well as developing recommendations regarding types of exercises, exercise intensities and durations for all individuals across the life and health span.