EXSC 450 Advanced Exercise Physiology

The purpose of this course is to build and expand on the concepts covered in exercise physiology (EXSC 300). An emphasis will be placed physiological responses to environmental and terrestrial extremes (heat, cold, fluid restriction, altitude etc). Special topics will include the nature and origin of fatigue, dehydration, evolutionary explanations for physiological responses and an examination of the concept of exercise as medicine.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EXSC 300

Offered

Every Spring Semester