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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 725 - Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (3)


Prerequisites: Successful completion of all DPT Program coursework in prior terms.
This course provides an overview of health promotion, fitness and wellness strategies, with background information on applied physiology, exercise testing and training guidelines, body composition assessment, diet, nutrition, and body weight management. Labs allow the performance of these tests/assessments and implementation of these strategies, including the development of weight management and exercise training programs as well as an individual behavior change program.

Course Didactic Hours: 2
Course Lab Hours at 3:1 ratio: 1