E_S 2005 - Introduction to Physiological Assessment (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course acquaints the student with various aspects of developing and conducting a fitness assessment within the public sector. Principles of risk factor identification and stratification along with pre-participation health screening will be discussed. Methods of assessing health-related physical fitness will be taught in an applied manner and will include cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength and muscular endurance. The theory will be followed by application of the above parameters to the purposes, principles and precautions of an exercise program.