EXSC 404 - Exercise Testing And Prescription

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Exercise Science

Description:

The laboratory portion of the course provides instruction and experience in the performance of laboratory and field tests for the measurement of variables needed to evaluate the health-related fitness components (i.e., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength/endurance, muscular flexibility, and body composition). The lecture portion of the course focuses on the physiological rationale for these tests and covers the procedures for utilizing the information collected in laboratory and field testing. Specifically, students will be instructed on the evaluation the health-related fitness status of tested individuals and on the prescription of exercise training regimens for health-related fitness status alteration and physical performance enhancement.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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