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Exercise Physiology

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Overview

Learn essential scientific insights into how the human body responds and adjusts to the demands of physical activity.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of how the body reacts and adapts to exercise, and ideas on how to enhance movement opportunities in the modern world. Insights into how exercise can affect health and slow the trajectory of aging. The knowledge of how physical performance is affected by environmental stressors. The ability to provide input and feedback on tailored training regimes. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Exercise physiology essentials
  • Module 2: Physical activity across the lifespan
  • Module 3: Health, disease, and physical activity
  • Module 4: Environmental stressors and performance
  • Module 5: Exercise for the individual
  • Module 6: Designing systems for wellness

Taught by

Anne Friedlander

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