PHF 208 01 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

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Exercise Testing and Prescription (PHF 208)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring Semester

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:25 AM (1/21/2020 - 5/11/2020) Location: CMCC KIRK 107
Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM (1/21/2020 - 5/11/2020) Location: CMCC KIRK 128

Description

PHF 208 Exercise Testing and Prescription
4 credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hr, Lab) *15 wks
Students will participate in client interviews to develop fitness goals and assess compatibility. The course will cover pre-participation health appraisal screening and recognize when to refer individuals to healthcare professionals. Students will understand and correctly administer proper fitness assessments on exercise clients in a safe manner. Students will understand apply concepts of strength training and aerobic endurance to design strength and aerobic endurance programs specific to client goals for healthy and special populations. Prerequisite: PHF 155 .