2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EXSC 310L - Exercise Physiology Lab


Credits: One
The course provides hands-on practical application of topics discussed in EXSC 310 Exercise Physiology.  An overview includes topics on bioenergetics and energy expenditure, functions of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and neuroendocrine systems, and body composition.  Lab experiments will consist of circulatory and respiratory responses to exercise; respiratory metabolic measurements,
identification of the lactate and ventilator thresholds, assessment of maximal oxygen uptake, energy cost of physical activity, assessments of rate of perceived exertion, and assessments of body composition.