EXSC 360

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Exercise Is Medicine

Exercise Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

This course introduces and provides evidence for the notion that physical activity promotes optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions. Students will read and discuss current literature supporting exercise as a powerful adjunct to modern medical treatment strategies. In-class experience will involve a
team-based learning approach, discussion of case studies, and practice learning and sharing with others the life-changing truth that exercise is indeed the best medicine.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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2

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2

Note

*Syllabus to be added to supporting documents.

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1. Divine nature of the human body

Learning Outcome

1. Students will be able to recognize the divine nature of the human body as a tabernacle for their spirit, realizing that proper care of body also heals mind and spirit

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2. Sedentary behavior and disease

Learning Outcome

2. Students will be able to cite research evidence linking sedentary behavior to the pathophysiology of multiple disease states and early mortality

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3. Exercise prevents and treats disease

Learning Outcome

3. Students will be able to inspire others to action using compelling evidence that exercise may prevent development and even treat symptoms of numerous mental and physical ailments

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4. Modality-specific therapeutic benefits

Learning Outcome

4. Students will be able to describe specific benefits of different exercise modalities when used as therapeutic strategies for improving health and wellness

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5. Promote healthy aging

Learning Outcome

5. Students will be able to design exercise interventions for specific individuals who want to optimize physiological processes and enhance resilience against common age-related health conditions