HPW 480 - Exercise Programming for Special Populations

Description:
Issues related to the appropriation of health interventions (specific physical activity and/or exercise programs) for special populations, including, but not limited to: older adults, children, obesity, diabetes, CVD, cancer, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, COPD, PAD, arthritis and musculoskeletal injuries. Basic principles of exercise programming for optimal health of the general population will briefly be reviewed. Evidence-based, advanced programming methods and population-specific considerations will be discussed. Available for graduate credit as HPW 680.

Prerequisites:
HPW 312 or Instructor Consent

3 cr.