The concentration in Exercise Physiology prepares students to teach and to conduct research relative to the effects of acute and chronic exercise on physiological responses, physical rehabilitation, and the prevention of cardiovascular and other diseases. The student must meet all requirements of the Ph.D. research core . This course is designed to develop advanced knowledge by synthesizing existing literature and completing research projects on selected topics in exercise physiology. Discussion, seminar, and research project reports are required as students select from topics such as metabolism and exercise, blood lipids, body composition and energy expenditure, and physiological performance. The focal topics will include energetics of muscular activity, recovery from exercise, and the biomechanical basis for muscular fatigue.
Students review and analyze current research.
Selected laboratires are conducted to illustrate concepts. Topics include ergogenic aids, heat and cold stress, attitude, and the role of exercise in various disease states. Students review and analyze current research. Students study biomechanical considerations of various sport and exercise activities to determine optimal movement patterns for performance enhancement and injury reduction. Emphasis is placed on calibration theory and collection and analysis of data.