EX4100 Physiology of Exercise

This course explores concepts in the physiology of exercise, including fuel substrate utilization, metabolism, adaptations and responses to different exercise modalities. The class examines the (1) physiology of exercise, (2) physiology of health and fitness and (3) physiology of performance. This course is designed to complement the Exercise Physiology Lab, which emphasizes (1) the factors that limit health and fitness, (2) work tests used to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness, (3) training methods for fitness, (4) body composition measures, and (5) field and laboratory aerobic and anaerobic fitness tests.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

BC3163 and BC4140 or equivalent, and CPR and first aid certification