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2022-2023 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2022-2023 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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HRS 2650 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students, within the field of rehabilitation science, the knowledge of theoretical and applied aspects of exercise physiology. An in-depth understanding of how the body responds when exposed to acute and chronic bouts of exercise will be provided through lectures and laboratories. Topics discussed will include physiological responses and adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and neuromuscular systems to exercise; assessing cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, anaerobic performance and muscular fitness; designing exercise programs for health and wellness and special populations; sport performance; environmental considerations.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences students only.


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