WLM 00580 - Obesity and Diabetes Prevention and Management

Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to examine the most common diseases afflicting Americans which have exercise as one of its primary modes for prevention and rehabilitation. The course will thoroughly review the underlying causes for each disease and provide the student with a complete understanding of how exercise can be used in combating these diseases. The primary areas of focus will be cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic disorders.

Prerequisite Courses: (NUT 00200 with a minimum grade of D- or INAR 06200 with a minimum grade of D-) and (BIOL 10211 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 10212 with a minimum grade of D-)
Course Attributes: GCAT, GRAD