Course Title: Fitness for Special Populations - 410
Credits: 2
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description
This course looks at some of the unique considerations required for special populations. It looks at brachycephalic breeds and how their facial structure may influence their performance as well as how obesity needs to be addressed when designing a fitness program. This course also examines conditioning for performance events and how age affects exercise and fitness.
Another unique aspect of this course is its look into some situations that might influence a dog's ability to exercise and/or an owner's ability to exercise their dog. This course is evaluated by means of written assignments.
Course Texts
Schedule
The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 3 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.
Prerequisites
Tuition
$200 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST.
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.