PTR 514 - Exercise Science

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.