Exercise Endocrinology

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The nervous system and the endocrine system integrate to regulate the functions of the body. These systems are tightly linked and frequently one system cannot be considered without consideration of the other system. This course integrates endocrine physiology and the impact that exercise has on the endocrine response. This class will focus on the glands producing hormones, the target organs, mechanisms and how both acute and chronic exercise impacts hormone action. This is an advanced exercise physiology course designed for graduate students in Exercise Physiology or the life sciences and will consist of lectures, readings and discussion. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: NEP 8850 , V_BSCI 8420 or graduate standing in the Life Sciences