E S 4200 - Exercise for Special Populations (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course provides information on exercise for special populations, which are groups of individuals who exhibit medical conditions (such as obesity, cardiovascular or respiratory disease) or are in life stages (such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly) where health and functional ability is altered or impaired. This course will examine anatomical and physiological changes, precautions during exercise, benefits of exercise, recommendations for exercise, and nutritional considerations for special populations that a clinician, practitioner, or personal trainer would commonly encounter.
Prerequisites: Declared Exercise Science major or minor; E S 3002.