EXPH 300 - Exercise Physiology (same as PHTH 300)

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

Exercise Physiology

Description:

The discussion of the normal physiological responses to, and the recovery from, acute and chronic exercise stresses in the trained and untrained individual. The use of exercise as a means to assess fitness, improve fitness and the impact that conditions such as ageing, obesity and lack of physical activity have on health and fitness will be discussed. Specific laboratory activities will occur to assess student's overall fitness. Each of the following systems will be addressed: energy production, cardiovascular, neuromuscularand respiratory. Prerequisites: Enrollment in physical therapy curriculum or those pursuing a minor in Exercise Physiology with permission of instructor; BIOL 111, 205, 206;CHEM 103, 104 or their equivalent. Fall

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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