Exercise Physiology and Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy

College of Applied Health Science

University of Illinois at Chicago

In this course, students will develop thorough mastery of the concepts of energy transfer and energy requirements for different forms of activity and healing. Physiological responses and adaptation to activity or exercise will be addressed. Students will be active participants in developing a working knowledge of how energy is stored and utilized and how to address imbalances in energy supply and demand.

Content from foundations courses will be applied to management of the client with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Included is the pathophysiology, risk factor management ( with an emphasis on the role of physical activity in health promotion), and medical and surgical management of diseases and injuries of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems that occur through the lifespan. The disablement framework is utilized to address examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention as element of physical therapy management.