Chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, diabetes) require different
prescriptions of exercise for safety and effectiveness. Physical
activity as prevention or treatment of the disease/condition and
the optimal exercise prescription will be taught using case
studies that integrate clinical data, medication use and
behavioral management considerations.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Leadership role for undergraduate problem-based learning
activities. Research paper and class presentation on selected
special populations.
Athena Title
Exercise Rx Special Population
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 4310E or KINS 6310E
Undergraduate Prerequisite
KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Graduate Prerequisite
KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand the fundamentals of common conditions and disease states that are prevented, treated, or enhanced by physical activity (e.g., diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, asthma, osteoporosis, obesity).
Students will have a mechanistic view of the condition/disease and how it can be improved by physical activity.
Students will understand how to integrate safety and efficacy concerns with issues regarding behavioral change management to optimize the exercise prescription.
Students will understand systematic process that is needed to define the optimal exercise prescription/recommendation to safely prevent or treat various conditions or diseases.
Topical Outline
1. Problem based learning using case studies
2. Review: risk analysis and stratification; main cardiovascular diseases
3. Behavior change, theories and fundamentals
4. The etiology, risk factor, diagnosis, and treatment paradigm of chronic disease
4. Obesity
5. Osteoporosis
6. Diabetes mellitus
7. Pulmonary diseases and asthma
8. Cancer/HIV and immune compromised conditions
9. Pregnancy
10. Low back pain
11. Children/adolescents: physiological and emotional aspects impacting the exercise prescription
12. Older Adults: aspects impacting the exercise prescription
13. Integrating multiple conditions with behavioral change principles
