XSCI 4300 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Emphasizes information and skills related to exercise testing and prescription in healthy and clinical populations. Teaches American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise testing guidelines. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the scope of practice and responsibilities of a clinical exercise physiologist. 2. Explain the pathophysiology of multiple disorders in the areas of cardiovascular, pulmonary, immune, neuromuscular, and metabolism. 3. Distinguish commonly used medications for specific clinical conditions and their effects on exercise capacity. 4. Adapt the limitations for physical activity in clinical populations, taking into consideration disease processes and methods to assess functional capacity. Prerequisites: XSCI 3700 and XSCI 3705 (Grade C- or higher). FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

05/15/2016 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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