HSC 490 Exercise Physiology Internship Prep

3 Credits

In this challenging course, the student gains a working knowledge of the practical skills required to complete a clinical exercise physiology internship. The goals of the class are to provide the student with an up-to-date understanding of commonly utilized procedures and testing performed by clinical exercise physiologists. Topics of study include, but are not limited to, cardiac function testing, pediatric rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, metabolic testing, interpretation of EKG and echocardiogram results, and equipment calibration.

Prerequisite(s): HSC 450, HSC 455, 60 credits earned