This course will discuss the pathophysiology of cardiovascular, metabolic and pulmonary diseases. Methods of exercise prescription and issues of concern will also be presented for these populations, as well as, low back pain, pregnancy, osteoporosis, cancer, children, older adults, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and cardiac disease. *Doctoral students will be required to complete an additional research-related assignment. A student may not receive course credit for both KINE 5338 and KINE 6338. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.