KNPE 355 Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Assessment Laboratory Units: 3.00
A lecture/laboratory experience designed to help prepare students to participate in a variety of multidisciplinary clinical and/or professional environments. Concept and skill development pertaining to exercise/lifestyle for general as well as selected special populations will prepare students for experiences in clinical and medical settings.
Learning Hours: 120 (12 Lecture, 36 Laboratory, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in a KINE Plan and KNPE 225/3.0 and KNPE 227/3.0.
Corequisite KNPE 255/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Use effective communication skills to develop patient/client rapport and to gather essential subjective information used to establish collaborative patient/client-centred goals.
- Construct clear and comprehensive records for patient/client interactions.
- Organize and conduct pre-exercise screening and physical assessments using evidence-based practices.
- Select, administer, and interpret appropriate clinical exercise testing for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and balance.
- Self-reflect on experiential learning experiences and provide and receive constructive peer feedback to improve exercise assessment skills.