1026-307 - Exercise Prescription

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed for those who work in the fi eld of exercise/fi tness or medical health care who work with individuals and patients with diagnosed disease states or other signifi cant limitations who would benefi t from appropriately designed and prescribed exercise programs. The course will review theoretical and diagnostic value of testing, create exercise prescriptions, and understand the therapeutic benefi t exercise will have on specifi c conditions. Some topics to be addressed include: rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, obesity, pulmonary disorders, coronary heart disease, cystic fi brosis, hypertension, low functional capacity, and aging. (1026-306) Class 4, Credit 4 (S)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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