SCI1150 Exercise Physiology
This course presents human anatomy and physiology as related to physical activity, exercise, and work. Students will learn the functional changes and adaptations that occur in response to short-term and long-term exercise. These changes and adaptations will be studied as related to several organ systems of the body. Nervous, Muscular, Endocrine, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems will be included. Also studied will be basic principles of epidemiology, exercise terminology, metabolism, body composition, and nutrition as they relate to exercise. Adaptations to environmental stresses will also be discussed. 3 Cr Hrs. Course Requirement(s):
SCI1100 or
SCI1200.