This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Exercise Prescriptions in Cardiac Rehab." The entire series (9CEs) is available in the On Demand Presentations catalog.

Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Review basic Exercise Physiology.

A. Energy Systems.
B. Definition of aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
C. Normal responses to exercise.
D. Maximal oxygen consumption.
E. Definition of MET and how to calculate it.

II. Review general guidelines for exercise prescription.

A. Frequency
B. Intensity
C. Time
D. Type


Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the basic concepts of Exercise Physiology.
2. Describe what a MET is and how it is calculated.
3. Identify the basic principles of exercise prescription.