Theoretical foundation of health fitness psychology, health belief model, self-efficacy theory, trans-theoretical model, deterrence theory, factors influencing health behaviour, strategies for health behaviour interventions, motivation theory.

Introduction to non-communicable diseases and comorbidity, foundations of exercise in non-communicable diseases; cardiac, peripheral, cerebrovascular and pulmonary diseases, exercise prescription for individuals with metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors, exercise testing and prescription for populations with other chronic diseases and health conditions, common medications, advanced credentials for exercise science professionals working with individuals who have chronic conditions.

Expectations of the modern athlete, techniques to increase size, strength and power, techniques to enhance movement efficiency, testing the effectiveness of sports training routines, performance plan: long and short term goals.