EXSC 415 - Exercise Management In Chronic Diseases And Disabilities

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Exercise Science

Description:

The course expands on the exercise testing and prescription information covered in EXSC-404 to include special population with chronic disease and/or disabilities. The course provides a pathophysioligical overview of various cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological/hematological, orthopedic, neuromuscular, cognitive, emotional and sensory disorders. A major portion of the course deals with exercise management in people with these disease/ disabilities and, in particular, instruction on the special exercise testing and prescription considerations for these populations (e.g., abnormal exercise response potential, exercise interaction with commonly prescribed medication, etc.).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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