Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course discusses the function and dysfunction of body organ systems and the short- and long-term responses of these systems to physical activity. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of action that underlie the relationships between exercise and the functioning of the human body are explored. Preventive and therapeutic use of exercise and physical activity for a wide range of clinical conditions is examined. DIRECTORS: M.-S. Beaudoin, J. Slysz PREREQUISITES: PHYL 2041 or PHYL 2044 or BIOL 3371/MARI 3371 or KINE 2310 FORMATS: Other (explain in comments)