EXSC 428 - Female-Specific Performance Issues

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Exercise Science

Description:

The course provides instruction on critical medical, physiological, psychosocial and behavioral issues for the physically active female from prepubesence through maturity. The female-specific topics to be discussed relative to exercise and performance include physiology, potential injury risks, physical and hormonal variations, health issues, activity and aging, exercise training prescription, substance abuse, eating disorders, and the psychosocial attitudes towards the athletic female.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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