EXSC 455 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Description:
Concepts and principles of appraising level of fitness, evaluating the results and designing physical fitness/exercise programs. Four hours lecture.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EXSC 351 and EXSC 351LAB.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the major components of physical fitness and explain the importance of each component.
Identify the risks associated with exercise and demonstrate knowledge of risk stratification.
Assess cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.
Interpret the results of fitness assessments.
Demonstrate knowledge of designing comprehensive fitness programs.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/2012