Units: 4
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour
Catalog page 165
Prerequisites: BIOL 005B; or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to exercise biology. Integrative topics include neuromuscular function and fatigue, bioenergetics, adaptation to training, cardiorespiratory responses to acute and long-term exercise, environmental physiology, exercise capacity among disparate vertebrate groups, aging, and the comparative biomechanics of exercise. Illustrates applications to human health and sports.