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376-0224-00L 3 Credits MSC D-HEST
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Clinical Exercise Physiology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christina Spengler, Prof. Dr. Christian Schmied
VVZ CR 5.0

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:09

Abstract

This lecture series provides a comprehensive overview of the most important aspects of clinical exercise testing for diagnosis and assessment of functional status in different patient populations, e.g. patients with pulmonary, cardiac or neuro-muscular disease, with obesity, young or old age. Also, special aspects in the context of training perscriptions in these populations will be discussed.

Objective

By the end of this module, students: - Have the theoretical basis for disease-specific exercise testing and interpretation in clinical settings - Know important aspects for disease-specific exercise-training prescriptions and assessment of training progress - Are able to critically review and interpret scientific literature in the context of physical fitness, performance and training in different patient populations

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts are provided via moodle.

Literature

Handouts are provided via moodle.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Mon 08:00-09:45 (Y13 M 12)
2 h weekly

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