SMS 352 - Exercise Physiology

3 Credit(s) DII Q

This course studies the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human condition as well as the anatomical and physiological interactions necessary to perform exercise. Adaptive responses to exercise will include the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory systems. Attention will be given to bioenergetics and nutrition. In addition, exercise for special populations and environments will be examined. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Required of ATR and SMS Majors, except those in the Health and Consumer Science, Leisure Studies and Sport Management Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for BIO324. Prerequisites: BIO 200-BIO 201 or BIO 206 or permission of Department Chairperson.