EXERCISE AS MEDICINE

KINES 523

Explore how exercise prevents, manages, and treats chronic health conditions. Develop skills in basic ECG interpretation, understand medications' effect on exercise, and design exercise prescriptions for various chronic diseases including obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, pulmonary disease, skeletal and joint disease, and more. Acquire the expertise to elevate health outcomes and enhance quality of life through exercise.

KINES 521

Research evidence regarding how physical activity and fitness are related to health (e.g., during pregnancy and aging) and disease, especially cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Application and communication of knowledge in practical situations.

KINES 670

Explores concepts related to promoting and implementing specialized programs focused on addressing health and performance in patients. Topics include strength and conditioning, nutrition, and wellness.

KINES 100

Guidelines and assessment methods for fitness and nutrition. Motivation, adherence and stress-reduction techniques discussed. Lecture-demonstration concerning effects of exercise and nutrition on health and well-being.

KINES 145

Will promote physical activity at a level to achieve health benefits, particularly in students who currently are insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity physical activity). Students will apply course materials (e.g., behavior change strategies) to their own lives by completing self-analysis of their physical activity levels and then developing a physical activity plan to increase current physical activity levels, as well as a plan to maintain the activity after the course has ended.