BIO 148 - Exercise Science

This course will examine the basic science underlying exercise and its implications on overall health and fitness. The influence of exercise and physical training on the human body will be studied in the context of a dynamic process. After introducing the basic biochemistry and anatomy and physiology of the human body, a study of the effects of various exercise activities on the body will ensue. The biology behind the structure and function of the bodily systems, the rationale behind many training regimens and the fallacy behind many myths will be explored. Two hours lecture two hour lab.
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Credits: 3