Course Description

This course provides the foundational understanding of the pathophysiological processes of various common chronic conditions. A clinical understanding of limitations and special needs will be provided, which allows the exercise scientist to appropriately interact with and serve the clinical client.

Rationale

Clinical exercise physiology is one of the main areas of employment for graduate students in the Exercise Science field. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding and overview of the diverse complications for adults and children with special health-related issues. A proper understanding of these elements contributes to the successful implementation and organization of an exercise program.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. 1. Describe normal anatomy and physiology.
   2. Identify the pathophysiology present in numerous chronic diseases.
   3. Differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to exercise based on chronic disease conditions.
   4. Develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions based on chronic conditions and comorbidities.
   5. Identify the pathological limitations of individuals in special populations.
   6. Assess case studies to assemble an appropriate plan of action for a patient’s exercise program.
   7. Promote exercise prescription for special populations with a Christian worldview when applicable.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided promptly for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 500 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include at least 2 scholarly references and at least 1 biblical principle in addition to the course textbook. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 300 words and reference the course textbook and/or 1 other scholarly or biblical source. All citations must be in the current APA format.

Chapter Question Assignments (6)

The student must evaluate chapter questions and write a 200–250-word essay response per question. Each assigned Module: Week contains 4 separate questions for the student to answer in essay form. The student must reference the course textbook and at least 1 other scholarly source in each essay response.

Quizzes: Midterm and Final (2)

The student must take a Midterm and a Final in Module 4: Week 4 and Module 8: Week 8. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and will cover the Learn material from previous modules and the assigned module. The Midterm will contain 60 multiple-choice and true/false questions and have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Final will contain 75 multiple-choice and true/false questions and have a time limit of 2 hours.