Individuals interested in upgrading or maintaining
their level of physical fitness and wellness or
those who consider themselves to be competitive
athletes must possess a foundation for
understanding the importance of nutrition and
energy transfer to maximize their potential for
exercise and training. In addition to the basic
principles of exercise physiology, a variety of
additional contemporary issues will be offered to
include, but not limited to: use of leagal and
illegal aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease
prevention, training methodologies and fitness
assessment. The course will be taught in an
interactive and participative manner. Students
will be asked to apply factual information to
practical experiences designed to improve their
understanding of basic principles. Strategies to
enhance the educational environment will include
experience logs and journals of athletic
performance, self-assessments for heart
disease, nutritional status, stress management,
and overall fitness, and conference interactions
with the instructor.