Exercise Physiology

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Exercise physiology is an evaluation of the acute responses and some chronic adaptations of the body to the stresses of exercise. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Course Learning Outcomes 1. Integrate principles of biology, chemistry, nutrition, human anatomy and physiology related to responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise. 2. Illustrate basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting in the exercise sciences. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of physical activity, nutrition and exercise on health and be an advocate for physically active lifestyles as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle related diseases. 4. Evaluate wellness and fitness programs, nutrition projects, and exercise physiology tracks based in sport, clinical, industrial, and/or corporate environments. 5. Examine requisite skills and abilities for meaningful employment in exercise science related areas or pursue graduate studies in an exercise science related area. View Class Schedule