Course Description
This course empowers students to critically analyze and apply the latest insights in exercise physiology to enhance their contributions to the field. This course delves into cutting-edge theories and recent advancements in the field of exercise physiology. The lectures encompass topics such as the intricate interplay of muscular and neurological mechanisms in movement control, cardiorespiratory dynamics in response to exercise, and the physiological adaptations induced by exercise training. Additionally, the course covers the methods and key parameters for assessing physiology during exercise, as well as the challenges posed by extreme environments. By engaging with this course, students will refine their skills in both instructing and conducting rigorous scientific research pertaining to physical activity and athletic training.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Articulate the physiological responses to acute exercise and adaptations of neuromuscular, cardiorespiratory, metabolic systems to exercise training.
CILO-2: Articulate how to perform physiological assessment in Sports Science.
CILO-3: Develop appropriate protocols to improve physical health in different populations.
CILO-4: Identify reading, problem solving and critical thinking sports science skills.
CILO-5: Complete a research proposal pertaining to exercise physiology.