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Apr 29, 2024
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KINS 259 Exercise for Special Populations (3 credits)
Course Description
A course designed to introduce students to indications, contraindications, modifications and guidance for developing exercise prescriptions for groups of individuals who exhibit medical conditions that impair health and functional ability.
Student Outcomes
1. Discuss and define one’s role as a part of the health care team, Scope of Practice and nationally recognized guidelines including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomical and physiological changes associated with the conditions of special populations.
3. Make decisions based upon the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines using pre-participation screening, precautions, and the health history.
4. Design an exercise prescription and a detailed exercise program with appropriate documentation throughout the process for a variety of special populations with reference to standard indications and contraindications.
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