A practicum designed to allow students in the adult fitness program to gain experience as an exercise leader, an exercise-testing technician, and in procedures used to prescribe exercise in healthy subjects and patients with chronic disease. Exercise Testing, Evaluation and Prescription. An in-depth analysis of preventive and rehabilitative exercise program design, exercise testing, electrocardiography and exercise prescription. Skill in the initiation, conduct and interpretation of research. Laboratory procedures in physical education, recreation, and athletics are included as well as historical, philosophical and descriptive methods.
Special emphasis is given to laboratory, experimental, field and action research.
Program Development for Wellness Centers. Reading and Research. Directed reading in designated areas and specialized interests. Investigating, researching and reporting. Specific assignments will be determined by the needs of the student.