HPE 261 - Exercise Physiology

4.00 credits

This course is designed to provide the student with an introductory foundation for understanding the physiology associated with exercise. Emphasis will be placed on how the various tissues and systems of the body adjust to acute work stress and ultimately adapt to chronic exercise training. Course materials will include metabolic, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory adaptations to exercise and exercise training. Prerequisites: MTH 070 or MTH 095, or MTH 111Z or placement into MTH 095 or MTH 111Z and WRI 095 or WRI 121Z or placement into WRI 095.