ESC 335 Exercise Physiology
Is the study of the physiological adaptations the body makes to exercise stress. Topics include the principles of strength development, muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance development bioenergetics, energy expenditure, functions of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and neuroendocrine systems, real function, nutrition, weight control, and body composition. Lab exercises include body composition analysis, metabolic testing (O2 and CO2 measurements at rest and during submaximal exercise), cardiovascular kinetics during exercise (via HR and BP analysis). In addition, field-testing and submaximal cardiovascular testing for a general fitness population, basic muscular flexibility and basic muscular strength testing will be included. This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for the student intent on pursuing graduate studies in exercise physiology (EP) or physical therapy (PT). 3 hours lecture with lab assignments.
Cross Listed Courses
BIO 335