EXSI 265 — Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: BIOL 105, BIOL 106, HPER 104, ENGL 060 or ENGL 100 This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation of exercise testing and prescription. The many parameters of fitness are investigated, including their measurement, interpretation of results and application toward recommendations for exercise programs. The topical areas include cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition and performance/athletic components. A portion of this course will require students to validate concepts learned through practical applications.