EXSS 410 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in EXSS 350/EXSS 350L
Course covers the underlying mechanisms of prevalent cardiopulmonary diseases such as coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, asthma, and emphysema, as well as the impact conditions such as these have on overall functional capacity. The importance of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of these conditions is highlighted. Current medical and surgical techniques utilized to treat cardiopulmonary diseases are also discussed.