A study of the effect of physical activity on human physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and endocrine systems, including the acute and chronic adaptations associated with physical activity. Modes of exercise, environmental considerations, and selected clinical populations are also covered in this course. Additional content includes instruction designed to integrate the development, implementation, and evaluation of basic therapeutic exercise commonly used in physical therapy practice. Two lecture hours and three lab hours.
DPT 711: Advanced Exercise Physiology
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