Clinical Foundations & Professional Practice

Understand the role of exercise professionals within healthcare and rehabilitation settings

Apply legal, ethical, and scope-of-practice principles when working with clinical populations

Cardiovascular Conditions

Understand the pathophysiology of hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, CAD, PAD, heart failure, and valvular disease

Interpret blood pressure, lipid profiles, EKG findings, and cardiovascular risk markers

Pulmonary Disorders

Understand COPD, asthma, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and cystic fibrosis

Interpret pulmonary function data and symptom presentation

Metabolic & Endocrine Disorders

Understand insulin resistance, glucose regulation, and endocrine dysfunction

Differentiate exercise recommendations for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Renal, Hematologic & Immune Conditions

Understand anemia, sickle cell disease, and chronic kidney disease

Recognize dialysis-related exercise considerations

Neurological & Neuromuscular Conditions

Understand stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and ALS

Develop movement strategies that improve mobility, balance, coordination, and independence

Developmental & Cognitive Conditions

Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing challenges

Apply exercise strategies that improve participation, motor skills, and quality of life

Mental Health & Cognitive Health

Understand depression, anxiety, PTSD, dementia, and cognitive impairment

Utilize exercise as a tool to improve mood, cognition, and daily function

Musculoskeletal & Autoimmune Conditions

Understand osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic low back pain, and connective tissue disorders

Implement exercise programs that improve strength, function, and bone density

Cancer Rehabilitation & Special Populations

Understand common cancer treatments and exercise considerations

Implement safe exercise programs during and after cancer treatment

Life Stages & Clinical Populations

Design exercise programs for pregnancy and postpartum recovery

Address sarcopenia, frailty, and age-related functional decline

Clinical Assessment & Exercise Testing

Conduct comprehensive health screenings and pre-participation assessments

Interpret clinical markers and laboratory values

Professional Practice & Risk Management

Utilize documentation, screening forms, progress notes, and informed consent procedures

Understand professional boundaries and scope of practice