MOVP 0320 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription


Credits: 3

Analysis of the facets of fitness assessment and exercise prescription, based on the guidelines and certification requirements established by the American College of Sports Medicine. Students will participate in, administer, and analyze: exercise stress tests, body composition assessment, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility tests. Concepts, principles and theories based on research from the fields of exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and tests and measurement will be applied to fitness assessment and exercise prescription.

Prerequisites: MOVP 0204  and MOVP 0205  and Intermediate Standing.


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