EXSC 637 Exercise Program Design

This course provides information related to exercise programming in both the clinical and performance settings. Students will review techniques related to fitness assessment. The development, implementation, and management of exercise programs will be discussed related to both settings. Exercise counseling, behavior modification, and risk management will be covered. Completion of EXSC 636, and this course, prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Specialist exam.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter

Prerequisites - EXSC 636
Restriction by Major - Exercise Physiology [M.S.] or Exercise Science + Exercise Physiology [BS + MS]
Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing

Equivalent Course(s) - SPMD 637, PHED 637
Course History -
Major Restriction updated 6/2020, effective Fall 2020; Change to title, description, and major restriction 1/2020, effective Fall 2020; Change to prefix and description 1/2018, effective Summer 2018; Course Rotation added 1/2015

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