HPER 4450 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

This course provides the student with the knowledge and tools to properly conduct various aspects of exercise testing such as the assessment of risk stratification, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. The course then instructs the student as to how to apply these assessments in development of exercise programs and prescriptions for both a general health and fitness population and a clinical population. The American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines for exercise training and prescription will be emphasized with specific focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Health Fitness Instructor Certification.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: HPER 2950, HPER 2980, HPER 3150, HPER 3960, and HPER 3970.

Credits: 3 hours