HLSC 4482U – Advanced Exercise Assessment and Prescription

This course applies scientific interpretation of advanced fitness assessment for the prescription of accurate and progressive exercise programs. An emphasis will be placed on developing competency using advanced protocols for assessment of the major components of fitness related to health and performance. An emphasis will also be placed on developing an understanding of the role of assessment in the overall design of fitness and exercise programs. Healthy populations, athletes (recreational and professional) and special populations (people with co-existing health problems and injuries) will be the focus. This course will provide a basis for competencies associated with the CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) designation.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3480U