Principles of Sports Physiology

Catalog description

This course emphasizes the applied aspects of (exercise) physiology. Major topics include: use of energy during exercise, principles of training, aerobic training, interval training, strength training, gender and exercise, ergogenic aids, e.g., blood doping, and the impact of environmental conditions, e.g., altitude, on exercise. P: Hum Biol 240 & Hum Biol 241 or HUM BIOL 221 & Hum Bio 222 with at least a C grade Spring.