KSS 4810 - Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40811,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Matthew O'Dell
Email: mrodell01@ysu.edu
Course Description
4810. Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription . Theory and practice of clinical exercise testing, including electrocardiography, and prescription, for those with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer. Includes approximately 36 hours of field experience. Content based on American College of Sports Medicine objectives. Prereq.: KSS 3730. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | - ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology 2nd Ed | ||
| Required | - ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 12th Ed. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Cancer | 6 Minute Walk Test on BB Pp. 312 - 324 in G Chapter 13 Clinical Ex Phys |
| 8/31 | Cancer | Pp. 312 - 324 in G Chapter 13 Clinical Ex Phys |
| 9/7 | Diabetes | Pp 387-391 Clinical Ch 10 |
| 9/14 | Diabetes | Pp 387-391 Clinical Ch 10 |
| 9/21 | ESRD | Pp. 276 - 285 in G Pp. 336-341 in G |
| 9/28 | COPD | How to Interpret Spirometry on BB; Pp58-61 in G Clinical Ch 8 |
| 10/5 | CF | Pp 255-260 in G |
| 10/12 | Asthma | Pp 251-255 in G |
| 10/19 | Pulmonary Rehab | |
| 10/26 | ECG | Appendix B Pp. 226-243 in G Clinical Ch 5 |
| 11/2 | ECG | Appendix B Pp. 226-243 in G Clinical Ch 5 |
| 11/9 | MI/IHD | Clinical Ch 6 |
| 11/16 | Atherosclerosis | Clinical Ch 6 |
| 11/23 | PAD/Heart Failure | Clinical Ch 6 |
| 11/30 | Cardiac Rehab | |
| 12/7 | Final exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.