Exercise Physiology

Catalog description

Physiological and pathophysiological principles for understanding the response of the human body to exercise. The musculoskeletal, pulmonary, cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise and their implications in physical therapy intervention will be explored. The effects of aging, nutrition and environmental stress on the body's performance will be discussed. Human energy expenditures, body composition and effects of training are presented in lectures and are coordinated with laboratory demonstration and experiences