Exercise Physiology Lab

Complimentary to the Lecture, this is a foundational course in Human Exercise Physiology where typical physiological adaptations to exercise and energy requirements are explored for both athletic and special populations. Different from the lecture, this lab is focused on practical, hands-on learning. This requires full and active participation of the student. Students are encouraged to approach this course through a critical lens, challenging current theories and research. Specific topics include: Physiology of Skeletal Muscle Contraction with Application to Exercise and Performance, Calculation of Work, Power and Force in Terms of Exercise Energy Expenditure, Energy Systems, Principles of Warm-Up and Cool-Down, Physiology and Measurement of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Response to Exercise, Exercise Testing for Cardiovascular Fitness and Sport Specific Training, Design and Implementation of Health and Fitness Programming for active and special populations, Design and Implementation of Training Programming for Athletic Populations, and Nutritional Considerations for Exercise.Prerequisites: BIOL 1075/1175, BIOL 1085/1185, and either CHEM 1001/1002 or CHEM 1010/1110.Corequisite: EXSC 2020.