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 and HSCS 4301 or instructor permission.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

Students will describe and evaluate the merits of exercise as medicine.

Students will compare evidence-based guidelines and problem-oriented management to previous medical treatment philosophies.

Students will describe and analyze the differences in treating patients with multiple chronic conditions and effects on exercise response.

Students will determine appropriate physical activity levels for children and adolescents to prevent future health conditions.

Students will describe and differentiate the most common cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, Immunological, orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive diseases.

Students will describe exercise testing methods, prescription, management, and goals for individual diseases.

Students will improve their interpersonal skills by interacting with others in meaningful ways.

Students will improve their reading and writing abilities by editing and providing peers feedback on weekly assignments.

Students will learn how to read research critically and evaluate it on its merits and impact on society and the field.

Students will learn how to write professionally; specifically, they will learn how to write a formal case report.