Exercise Physiology

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab) This course examines the physiological response of the human body to the stress of acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis is placed on the neuromuscular and cardio-respiratory systems with special attention to the application of physiological principles of training. Laboratory work will illustrate specific physiological effects of exercise stress. Note: This course can be used toward the Science requirement. Requisite Courses: KIN-2204 Human Physiology or (Comparative Animal Physiology I & II [BIOL-3602 and BIOL-3603]) and KIN-2304 Scientific Principles of Fitness and Conditioning or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; KIN-3106L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).