EXS 489 - Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Kinesiology

Description:

Designed to teach students how to administer graded exercise tests, take blood pressure and heart rate measurements during exercise, administer and interpret standard resting and exercise 12-lead electrocardiograms at a fundamental level, and how to properly prescribe exercise based on test results and using metabolic calculations. Understanding the athletic heart is a major focus. The course is offered in an online format with a portion of hands-on laboratory experience.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EXS 489 requires prerequisite of EXS 381 and current CPR certification.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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