EXSC 457 - Physical Activity As Medicine Workshop

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Exercise Science

Description:

Students will learn to use Physical Activity as a medical modality for improved health and wellness in various chronic 'hypokinetic' diseases. This workshop is based upon the Exercise is Medicine program from the American College of Sports Medicine that attempts to increase the physical activity of all by using various biobehavioral strategies. This workshop will focus on strategies for increasing physical activity of those individuals with chronic 'hypokinetic' diseases including diabetes, pulmonary disease and heart disease. Finally, the tool of health coaching will be explored.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EXSC100 AND EXSC310

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Advanced

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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