CMWL 4000 - Exercise and Wellness Programming for Special Populations

(3 /0/. 3)

Prerequisite: This course is restricted to CMWL majors.
Issues related to the appropriation of health interventions (specific physical activity and/or exercise programs) for special populations, including, but not limited to: older adults, children, obesity, diabetes, CVD, cancer, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, COPD, HIV, organ transplant, PAD, arthritis and musculoskeletal injuries. Evidence-based, advanced programming methods and population-specific considerations will be discussed. ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine initiative will be a focal point for this course.