Description

Those who attend this course will understand the basic physiological responses to exercise in the major organ systems in both health and disease. This basic knowledge will form the foundational understanding that will allow appropriate implementation and interpretation of various exercise testing protocols. Attendees will then gain basic skills in performing and interpreting exercise tests and apply this knowledge in effective activity counseling that will lead to better health outcomes for patients with CF.

• Explain the physiological basis for performing exercise tests.
• Interpret exercise tests.
• Formulate and implement activity recommendations based on exercise test results.

Speaker(s):

• Frank Cerny, Ph.D.