Foundations of Exercise Science

Catalog description

Provides non-major students with a foundational understanding of exercise science as applied to fitness, health/wellness through lifestyle medicine applications, and sport performance implications. Scientific applications of exercise science are designed to complement applications of many human-based sciences (e.g., anatomy/physiology), but does necessitate prerequisite course completion. Investigation of the physiological changes and the significance of these changes as they occur during physical work, activity and exercise. Focus on basic energy, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as they relate to aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the response of these systems to both acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise. Credit not allowed toward exercise science degree options in Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training.