Exercise Physiology

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. give a good overview of exercise physiology and the relevancy to therapeutic exercise; 2. discuss the structure and functions of the skeletal muscle; 3. describe common pathway of metabolism; 4. discuss physiological adjustment of body systems to exercise; 5. explain body responses to aerobic exercise and body adaptation to exercise regimen; and 6. have a good knowledge of effect of exercise on body organs.

Definitions of physiology of exercise. Importance of Exercise physiology in human health and functioning. Structure of skeletal muscle. Functions of skeletal muscle. Energy systems and body fuels. Final common pathway of metabolism. Physiological adjustment of body systems to exercise under different conditions. Body response to acute/single bout exercise, exercise and adaptations to chronic exercises. Effects of exercise on body composition.