BIO 250 - PII Sports Physiology & Life Fitness

(Perspectives II Course) 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 be limited to: use of legal and illegal performance enhancing aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention, training methodologies and fitness assessment. The course will be taught in an online format during the second summer session. 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 instructors.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BN. Preq: Any Perspectives I course in Science. This is an online, distance learning course. Coreq: BIO 250L when offered. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Summer

Credits: 3