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KNPE 356 Exercise Prescription Units: 3.00
Students will apply their foundational knowledge of human and exercise physiology to develop skills in patient/client interactions, exercise assessments, and exercise prescriptions. Topics include communication skills, documentation, health screening and assessments, clinical exercise testing, and exercise prescription for healthy adults and specific patient populations. Through an experiential learning, case-based approach, by the end of this course, students will be able to conduct physical assessments and interpret clinical findings to create patient/client-centered exercise interventions aimed at improving health and well-being.
Learning Hours: 120 (12 Lecture, 24 Laboratory, 12 Group Learning, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite KNPE 355/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Use effective communication skills during clinical interviews to develop patient/client rapport and to gather essential subjective information used to establish collaborative patient/client-centered goals and exercise programs.
- Select, administer, and interpret appropriate assessments for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and balance.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and refine patient/client-centred exercise programs for healthy adults and a diverse range of patient populations throughout the continuum of care.
- Construct clear and comprehensive records for all patient/client interactions.
- Self-reflect on experiential learning experiences and provide and receive constructive peer feedback aimed at improving their exercise assessment and prescription skills.
- Investigate current literature on exercise testing and prescription for healthy adults and a diverse range of patient populations.