Exercise Physiology

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This course examines the human body’s physiological response to acute physical activity and its adaptations to chronic exercise training. The course addresses how major body systems, including nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal and muscular, function in cooperation with energy production to support physical activity and exercise. Also included is the role of exercise in maintaining a healthy body composition and weight, and how physical activity and exercise act to improve physical fitness and overall health and wellness over the long term. Prerequisite(s): BIO1011 , BIO1016 , BIO1022 , BIO1026 . Offered at Charlotte, Providence 3 Semester Credits