Role of Inactivity in Chronic Diseases

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This course is designed to provide an understanding of selected topics related to physical inactivity and chronic diseases and conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, vascular dysfunction, atherosclerosis, heart failure, and dementia. Specifically, this course will focus on examining the scientific evidence supporting the role of sedentarism as a causal factor in the development of chronic diseases and the role of physical activity as a mitigating factor. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: NEP 1340 and MPP 3202 or BIO_SC 3700 - NEP majors must receive a C- or better in the pre-reqs