Kinesiology 450 - Exercise Physiology (Four semester hours)

Topics include aerobic and anaerobic energy sources of muscular activity, physiology of muscle contraction; strength and flexibility. The role of nervous system control of muscular activity. Pulmonary and circulatory physiology; has exchange and transport, body composition and weight control. Pediatric exercise physiology.

Prerequisites: Biological Science 251 and Biological Science 252 or consent of instructor.