Physiology of Exercise

Catalog description

This course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of human physiology associated with exercise performance. Considerable emphasis is given toward relating exercise responses and adaptations with metabolism. Selected topics will include metabolic pathways of energy transfer, physiological adaptations to training, cardiorespiratory function, oxygen consumption, contractile physiology, muscle fiber types, ergogenic aids, body composition, and weight control. Lectures will focus on applying these interrelated topics into a framework upon which performance and conditioning strategies can be based. Laboratory sessions will include demonstrations and experimental opportunities related to the measurement of human performance and physiological characteristics. Each laboratory will consist of approximately 30 minutes of instruction followed by the respective laboratory procedure or activity. Participation in laboratory activities is required. Please bring and/or wear your workout attire for all laboratories. Components: Laboratory, Class GE: NSWL Nat Sci + Lab Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in BIOLOGY 2140 or BIOLOGY 2340 and departmental consent Typically Offered: Fall - Spring