SMS 365 Exercise Testing and Prescription

4 Credit(s)

This course covers concepts involved in exercise testing and prescription (for the healthy adult), as outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine. Students are required to administer a battery of fitness tests to assess each component of health-related physical fitness and prescribe a program of exercise based upon specific goals. The laboratory experience and assignments are designed to provide hands-on experience for students and application of the lecture components. Prerequisite: SMS 352.