Fundamentals of Exercise Science, Fitness and Healthy Aging Research

3 units

Students will learn about the role exercise plays in health, disease prevention and 'successful aging'. The 5 health-related components of fitness (cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility) will be the backbone of the course with skills required to conduct a research project incorporated into the content. Research studies (primarily those conducted at Washington University) involving 'special populations' will be discussed.