EXSC 420 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Exercise Science

Description:

This class will provide students with an understanding of exercise physiology for clinical populations. Emphasis is placed on the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in patients at risk for or diagnosed with cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. Specific topics include: pathophysiology of the disease process, clinical assessment of disease severity, diagnostic testing, and exercise programming considerations for clinical populations. Student learning will be solidified through applicationbased experiences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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