HPE 423D - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): HPE 302 and HPE 303; senior standing or consent of instructor
The course will focus on 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.