Exercise Testing & Prescription

Class Number: HEALTHWL 10546115-1 - Exercise Testing/Prescription
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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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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:
HEALTHWL 10546115-1 - Exercise Testing/Prescription
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/22/2026 - 11/19/2026 Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS411
10/22/2026 - 12/17/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12/10/2026 - 12/17/2026 Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS411
Estimated Cost:
$525.00

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