Exercise Science - 377

• Course Code: 01:377:475
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall
• Credits: 3

The interactions between nutrition and exercise by integrating metabolism and physiology concepts in the context of recreational physical fitness training. Topics include fluid, macronutrient and micronutrient requirements for sport and explore specific roles that carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals play in fueling the body for exercise. Special topics include nutritional concerns of athletes and dietary supplements.
Credit not given for this course and 11:709:440.
Prerequisites: 01:119:115-116 and 11:709:255. Open only to juniors and seniors.

• Course Code: 01:377:455
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Summer
• Credits: 3

Major psychological theories that have been employed to study human behavior in the context of physical activity. Includes theories in the areas of personality, anxiety, motivation, goal-setting, and social support among others.

• Course Code: 01:377:454
• Semester(s) Offered: Spring
• Credits: 3

Contemporary research topics in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and pathophysiology that include exercise-related acute and chronic adaptations, and exercise role in the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and management of chronic disease.
Prerequisites: 01:377:370. 

• Course Code: 01:377:417
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 3

This course examines contemporary and cultural factors impacting physical activity and health of the developing child.  Areas of study will include environmental conditions, climate change, obesity, use of new technology, risk behavior, substance use, and cultural differences and their effect on stress levels, participation in physical activity, and overall healthful living and development for the pediatric population.