ASW 423 - Exercise Prescription in Chronic Disease and Prevention, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): ASW 302 and ASW 303; senior standing or consent of instructor
The capstone course will focus on Exercise Is Medicine in exercise prescriptions and development of exercise programs. Attention will be placed on understanding the pathophysiology, medical interventions and exercise protocols for persons with cardiovascular disease (including MetS, PAD, CHF and dyslipidemia), diabetes, pregnancy, hypertension and other conditions pertinent to the literature (i.e. cancer, youth, depression). The student will demonstrate competence and skills necessary to deliver safe and valid exercise prescriptions.