Exercise Testing / Prescription

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CourseKIN 485

Knowledge and skills needed to perform pre-exercise health risk and physical fitness assessments, interpret results and develop exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases (based on 'American College of Sports Medicine' guidelines). This course also includes a high level review of exercise physiology and application of behavioral and motivational strategies to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

KIN 485

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this course

  • Conduct health risk and fitness assessments using ACSM guidelines
  • Develop exercise prescriptions for healthy individuals and those with medically controlled diseases
  • Apply behavioral and motivational strategies to support lifestyle behavior change