SMAT 260 - Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Sport Medicine/Athletic Training

Description:

This course will provide an introduction into concepts of exercise physiology. Students will develop an understanding of the acute physiological and chronic adaptations of the body to exercise. Neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, and respiratory system will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on exercise testing and exercise prescription to prepare students to sit for nationally recognized personal training and health fitness instructor exams. Restricted to Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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