CEXP 538 Pathophysiology of Sedentary Lifestyle in Chronic Disease

The role of exercise in evaluation and treatment of chronic diseases will be presented in this course.  Exercise's effect as an adjunct therapy on the pathophysiological characteristics of cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic diseases will be the primary focus.  Traditional and newer drugs and their pharmacological actions are presented as they relate to rehabilitation and treatment.  Clinical Exercise Physiology students only/permission of instructor.

Credits

3 credits