E_S 5731 - Behavior Change, Health, and Exercise for Clinical Populations (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course examines chronic injury, illness, and disability among adults, focusing on health behavior change involving physical activity and wellness promotion. The primary aim of the course is to help students understand the principles of effective behavior change and integrated patient interaction model necessary to become a competent health care professional. An emphasis will be placed on psychosocial needs assessment, effective techniques for patient interaction, and the incorporation of holistic treatment plans while working with patients living with the most common diseases seen in today’s applied health care settings. This course addresses the ACSM CEP domains associated with education and behavior change and is designed for graduate exercise science students who are focusing on careers in applied clinical health care settings.