Essentials of Exercise Physiology. Emphasizes the physiological effects of muscular exercise, physical conditioning and training. Students also study the relationship of exercise to over-all cardiac performance.
Class includes laboratory activities.
To give students basic information on physiological response and adaptation to exercise in regard to human performance limitations, training effects, and health related benefits. Identify and be able correctly describe the various systems of the body and how they interact. Be able to correctly evaluate and test various fitness parameters, including flexibility, strength, cardiovascular capacity and respiratory ability. Understand and be able to describe the three energy systems including when and how they are utilized within the body. Describe the training effects of exercise and ergogenic aids.