Course curriculum

    1. 1. Introduction to Exercise Science

    2. 2. Principles in Exercise Physiology

    3. 3. Calorimetry & Oxygen Consumption

    4. 4. ATP & Muscular Work

    5. 5. Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise

    6. 6. Carbohydrate Metabolism Continued

    7. 7. Fat Metabolism During Exercise

    8. 8. Protein Metabolism During Exercise

    9. Suggested Readings

    1. 1. Skeletal Muscle Structure & Function

    2. 2. Respiratory System Responses to Exercise

    3. 3. Cardiovascular System Responses to Exercise

    4. 4. Cardiovascular System Continued

    5. 5. Endocrine System Responses to Exercise

    6. 6. Endocrine System Continued

    7. 7. Immune System Responses to Exercise

    8. Suggested Readings

    9. Application Assignment: Predicting VO2max

    1. 1. Adaptations to Endurance Training

    2. 2. Adaptations to Strength Training

    3. 3. Nutritional Considerations for Exercise

    4. 4. Causes of Muscle Fatigue

    5. 5. Causes of Muscle Soreness

    6. 6. Performance Enhancing Drugs

    7. 7. Performance Enhancing Drugs Continued

    8. Suggested Readings

    9. Application Assignment: Nutritional Calculator

    1. 1. Exercise is Medicine

    2. 2. Diet, Exercise and Weight Control

    3. 3. Exercise and Risk Factors for Heart Disease

    4. 4. Exercise and Risk Factors for Diabetes

    5. 5. Exercise and Risk Factors for Cancer

    6. 6. Exercise and Successful Aging

    7. 7. Exercise and Your Brain

    8. Suggested Readings

    9. Application Assignment: Calculate Your BMI

    10. Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Heart Disease

    11. Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

    12. Application Assignment: Calculate TDEEApplication Assignment: Calculate TDEE

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