KIN 381: Foundations of Exercise Testing and Prescription

(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: KIN 369
Provides the knowledge and tools to properly conduct various aspects of exercise testing such as the assessment of risk stratification, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. Applies these assessments in development of exercise programs and prescriptions for both a general health and fitness population and a clinical population. Emphasizes the American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription with specific focus on the knowledge, skills and abilities for the Health Fitness Specialist Certification. Betz, Cousins, Yocum, Staff.