Course Description
10-546-109 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY ...develops an understanding of the functionality and responses of cardiovascular and strength training exercise on the human body. (Prerequisite: 10-546-105, Wellness Kinesiology)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Identify the structure and function of exercising muscle.
- Summarize bio-energetics and muscle metabolism by describing how fuel/energy for working muscles is created and utilized.
- Describe the structures and functions of the endocrine system related to exercise and physical activity.
- Summarize the structures and functions of the nervous system related to exercise and physical activity.
- Summarize the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system as it relates to physical activity and exercise.
- Summarize the structure and functions of the respiratory systems as it relates to physical activity and exercise.
- Identify the principals of exercise training.
- Examine the effects of resistance training on the human body.
- Examine the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on the human body.
- Examine key concepts related to sport and performance training.
- Explain the effects of environment on exercise and sport performance.
- Discuss age and sex considerations in sport and exercise.
Class list
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Class Number: HEALTHWL 10546109-1 - Exercise Physiology