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PHED 530 - The Motor Domain: Implications for Chronic Disabilities

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 324 or equivalent
An in- depth study of etiologies, classifications and functional motor abilities of chronic medical conditions will be presented. Topics will include asthma, cystic fbrosis, epilepsy, cancer, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. The course will also emphasize unique physiological, psychological and biochemical characteristics pertaining to motor development, sport and leisure.