HSCS 4420 Exercise for Special Populations

This course is designed to increase the understanding and practical application of exercise to special populations. The students will learn and apply knowledge on how to modify exercise for individuals and groups based on age, medical conditions, and special needs. The areas covered will include, but are not limited to: coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma, obesity, pregnancy, and the physically and mentally challenged.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HSCS 3321

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Code:	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome in this course:	How student achievement of each outcome will be assessed in this course:
	Students will describe and evaluate the merits of exercise as medicine.	In-class discussion	Exam
	Students will compare evidence-based guidelines and problem-oriented management to previous medical treatment philosophies.	In-class discussion	Exam Annotated Bibliography
	Students will describe and analyze the differences in treating patients with multiple chronic conditions and effects on exercise response.	In-class readings	Exam
	Students will determine appropriate physical activity levels for children and adolescents to prevent future health conditions.	In-class discussion	Exam
	Students will describe and differentiate the most common cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, Immunological, orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive diseases.	In-class discussion	Exam Research Project
	Students will describe exercise testing methods, prescription, management, and goals for individual diseases.	Class assignment	Exam Case Study
	Students will improve their interpersonal skills by interacting with others in meaningful ways.	In-class discussion	Research Project
	Students will improve their reading and writing abilities by editing and providing peers feedback on weekly assignments.	In-class readings	Annotated Bibliography
	Students will learn how to read research critically and evaluate it on its merits and impact on society and the field.	In-class readings	Case study
	Students will learn how to write professionally; specifically, they will learn how to write a formal case report.	In-class discussion	Annotated Bibliography Research Project