SMAT260 Exercise Physiology & Exercise Prescription

This course will provide an introduction into concepts of exercise physiology. Students will develop an understanding of the acute physiological and chronic adaptations of the body to exercise. Neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, and respiratory system will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on exercise testing and exercise prescription to prepare students to sit for nationally recognized personal training and health fitness instructor exams. Restricted to Sports Medicine majors. Prereqs.- BIOS254. Offered spring semester only.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

BIOS254

Lecture/Lab Ratio

3:0