Prerequisites, anatomy and physiology, or equivalents. This course is concerned with physical education for the handicapped, with emphasis on the problems of specific disabilities. Students gain actual experience in working with the handicapped. Prerequisite, graduate standing in physical education or permission of the instructor. The study of the physical, biochemical, and environmental factors that influence human performance.
Emphasis is placed on metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, and endocrine systems.
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Fall and spring. Prerequisite, EXSS 110 and 110L or equivalent. This course concentrates on the knowledge and skills necessary for providing exercise testing and prescription in the clinical setting, emphasizing cardiac rehabilitation. Prerequisite, graduate standing in physical education or permission of the instructor.