Quizzes/exams

1.1 Introduction & CEP scope of practice

Canvas survey due

3.1 GXT & CPET lab 1

3.2 Healthy CPET Interpretation & exercise prescription

Assignment 1 available

4.1 Tutorial: ECG interpretation

Oct 7, 11

8.1 Midterm in class

8.2 Midterm recap

8.3 Cancer

9.1 Tutorial: Case study discussion (cancer)

9.2 Neuromuscular system

Assignment 2 due

10

10.1 Tutorial: Case study discussion (neuromuscular)

10.2 Across the Lifespan (pediatric conditions/ aging with comorbidities)

Assignment 3 available

11

12

Nov 18, 22

13

Nov 25, 29

13.2 Test in class

TBD

1. Perform pre-participation screening and medical history interviews to correctly identify contraindications to exercise, decide whether the individual requires medical evaluation prior to exercise, and communicate to the patient any health risks of exercise. (E,R,A)
2. Administer health and fitness assessments including resting and exercising blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, body mass, waist circumference, maximal graded exercise tests, and cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET). Data collected from these assessments will be used in assignments; therefore, high-quality data collection is required. (E,R,A)
3. Analyze CPET data collected in lab or provided by the instructor for diagnostic and training prescription purposes, including identifying pathological signs in response to incremental exercise, and estimating physiological thresholds and exercise intensity domains the underlying mechanisms that are involved in these abnormal responses. (E,R,A)
4. Adjust exercise tests and prescriptions for individuals with contraindications, limitations, and medications. (E,R)
5. Prescribe safe and effective exercise training programs for individuals with disease that integrate case study information, exercise/medical testing data, and concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and exercise physiology. (E,R)
6. Explain the etiology and mechanisms of disease pathophysiology, signs, symptoms and potential adverse events and how associated treatments, management strategies and/or interventions will affect these characteristics. This should be explained both using medical terminology that a healthcare professional can understand, and in a way that the patient will understand.  (I,E)
7. Explain the principles of pharmacology and the therapeutic and nontherapeutic effects of medication in key chronic conditions, including their effects on physiological responses to exercise, functional capacity, and other health components (e.g., recovery, weight management, mental health). This should be explained both using medical terminology that a healthcare professional can understand, and in a way that the patient will understand.  (I,E)
8. Appraise and implement into practice research-based evidence and current recommendations for physical activity, exercise prescription, and training for key chronic conditions. (E,R)

Level of Content Delivery

(I) INTRODUCES- Students are not expected to be familiar with the content or skill at the collegiate or graduate level. Instruction and learning activities focus on basic knowledge, skills, and/or competencies and an entry-level complexity.

(E) EMPHASIZES- Students are expected to possess a basic knowledge and familiarity with the content or skills at the collegiate or graduate level. Instruction and learning concentrates on enhancing and strengthening knowledge, skills, and expanding complexity.

(R) REINFORCES- Students are expected to possess a strong foundation in the knowledge, skill, or competency at the collegiate or graduate level. Instructional and learning activities continue to build upon previous competencies and increased complexity.

(A) APPLIES- Students are expected to possess an advanced level of knowledge, skill, or competency at the collegiate or graduate level. Instructional and learning activities focus on the use of the content or skills in multiple contexts and at multiple levels of complexity.