This course examines the psychological and physiological dimensions of the stress response at rest and during exercise. Various stress reduction techniques will be practiced and physiologically evaluated using the metabolic analyzers in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. The role of the cardiovascular system in facilitating human performance, and the various submaximal and maximal ergometric test protocols used in exercise physiology laboratories are covered. Emphasis is on basic to advanced instrumentation used to evaluate flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and exercise test protocols used to evaluate the elite athlete to middle-aged and elderly adults. Application of various stress test protocols to exercise programs with individualized exercise prescriptions in healthy and diseased individuals.
Emphasis is on progression, safety, and legal concerns of exercise as a therapeutic intervention.
Emphasis is on psychological principles for optimal athletic performance in recreational and competitive sports. This course examines the multi-disciplinary factors considered responsible for atherosclerosis. Administrative, financial, and program development decisions, stress test protocols, exercise principles and legal concerns, and common psychosocial issues are covered as they relate to the post-myocardial infarction and pulmonary patients. In-depth managerial information designed to increase competence and confidence in the managerial aspects of managing innovation and resources, strategic marketing, relationships with employees and potential customers, financial considerations, managing conflict in organizations, and managing individual and group behavior, leadership, decision making, and organizational effectiveness. This course introduces advanced concepts in athletic care by emphasizing an in-depth analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of athletic injuries.