FTNS 154 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

5 credits

Students are introduced to conditions, dysfunctions, and diseases common in special populations, such as arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Also covered are the effects of these conditions on clientele and training variables and how to alter program design for clients with these various conditions.

Prerequisites: FTNS 152

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define conditions, dysfunctions and diseases common in special populations of fitness clients
Describe how these conditions affect the acute training variables within an exercise program
Screen individuals and stratify their risk according to the guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Alter program design for clients with various conditions

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Demonstrate ability to instruct a variety of clientele on proper exercise form and technique
Demonstrate ability to communicate appropriately with and develop programming for special populations

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50