EXL 489 - Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation Laboratory

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Exercise Science Lab

Description:

This laboratory course will enable the student to learn from both "hands-on" and computer simulated experiences. In both cases, reinforcing and illuminating concepts and clinical exercise principles introduced in EXS 489 (lecture class). Students will learn 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.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EXL 381, EXS 381

Corequisites:

EXS 489

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lab

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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