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Exercise Testing & Prescription

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-546-115

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Course Description

10-546-115 EXERCISE TESTING & PRESCRIPTION ...apply exercise theory to assess and develop interventional wellness-related exercise programs for individuals and groups. Assess exercise risk factors and implement safety measure to assure client safety. (Prerequisite: 10-546-105 Wellness Kinesiology and 10-546-109 Exercise Physiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Identify through the use of pre-assesment screening tools and techniques individual risks related to health, physical activity and lifestyle.
  2. Determine appropriate assessments and screenings for all components of health and skill related fitness.
  3. Identify the components of fitness program planning and exercise prescription.
  4. Examine various exercise techniques and strategists for the development of health and skill related fitness components.
  5. Examine corrective exercise and functional training techniques and strategies.
  6. Administer field and laboratory tests for the appraisal of an individual's health, medical, lifestyle and physical fitness status.
  7. Design individualized physical activity programs to asymptomatic individuals or those who have been cleared by physicians.
  8. Implement physical activity programs in a safe and effective manner and modify them as necessary to achieve client goals.
  9. Explain exercise management techniques used for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities.
  10. Research, abstract and present current information related to physical fitness testing and exercise prescription.
  11. Evaluate personal training, exercise and group fitness certifications.

Class Details

Class Number:
81395
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$502.80 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/29/24 - 12/17/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online
10/29/24 - 12/17/24 Tu
12:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS408B

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost