Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
EXPH 4140 - Physiology of Exercise
Fundamental concepts an application of organ systems responses to exercise; special reference to skeletal muscle metabolism, energy expenditure, cardiorespiratory regulation, and training and environmental adaptations.
Requisites: C or better in (BIOS 3420 or 3430 or 3450)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the application of exercise for weight control, in special populations (e.g., children, the elderly, women), and in the treatment of diabetes cardiovascular diseases and/or hypokinetic diseases.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the hormonal, metabolic, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory responses to acute exercise and their adaptations to exercise training.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the roles of nutrition and ergogenic aids in exercise performance and training.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the storage, mobilization and utilization of metabolic fuels at rest and during exercise.
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