HPE* 241: Exercise Physiology

4 Credits
The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding about human physiology and the adaptations that occur during exercise. An understanding of how the body responds to acute and chronic exercise is crucial for the fitness expert, strength coach, or personal trainer. Emphasis is placed on bioenergetics as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, and neuromuscular responses to exercise. Also discussed are the effects of environmental factors and body composition on exercise performance.
Prerequisites: Completion of HPE* 105 and BIO* 212