Exercise Prescription

Course Code

ESCI 5000

Academic Year

2016-2017

In this course, students gain practical skills along with the theory necessary to effectively and safely design and execute exercise programs. Students practise exercise technique and personal training skills in weekly laboratory sessions. The course includes analysis and application of the principles of training, exercise monitoring, correct exercise and spotting technique, and program design for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, performance and other specific outcomes.