BIOL120

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Biology of Exercise and Athletic Performance

Biology Undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences

Subject code

BIOL

Course Number

120

Course Long Title

Biology of Exercise and Athletic Performance

Course Description

Introduction to the biology of how the human body functions during and adapts to physical activity. Investigates the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the responses of the body to exercise, adaptation to training, metabolism and nutrition and the causes and prevention of common injuries. In laboratory, students study functional anatomy and conduct physiology experiments; some labs will involve gym activities.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Department(s)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Course Type (Attributes)

MS1 Science with lab (M1), Natural Sci. Practice (N)

Credit Type

Institutional

Instructional Method Name

Lecture

Instructional Method Name

Laboratory