DPT 7060 Physiology of Exercise
Human physiologic responses to exercise including changes and adaptations in cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal neuromuscular, endocrine, and immune systems. Discuss how physiologic responses to exercise differ across the lifespan, and how pathology and normal aging impact functional capacity. Emphasizes connections among physiologic systems as underlying mechanisms of the exercise response. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) principles of exercise testing and prescription for general and clinical populations are integrated into the course.
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Unsatisfactory course grade - Remediation before Module VIII. May delay DPT 704 Clinical Practicum II. May delay graduation from the program.