Prerequisites: EXCM 201 and Anatomy & Physiology (GNUR 155/155L and GNUR 156/156L), 4 of 8 upper division EXCM courses.
Practical experience working with exercise physiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation therapists, and others, in cardiac care and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Outcomes: Understand development and implementation of population-based exercise science programs; Demonstrate competency in fitness assessments; Explain management structure(s), staffing patterns and operations of exercise and fitness sites; Implement regular and specific-focus exercise programs; Evaluate regular and specific-focus exercise programming; Demonstrate oral and written communication skills consistent with a leadership role in exercise science.
Practical experience working with exercise physiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation therapists, and others, in cardiac care and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Outcomes: Understand development and implementation of population-based exercise science programs; Demonstrate competency in fitness assessments; Explain management structure(s), staffing patterns and operations of exercise and fitness sites; Implement regular and specific-focus exercise programs; Evaluate regular and specific-focus exercise programming; Demonstrate oral and written communication skills consistent with a leadership role in exercise science.