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Course Description

This course provides fitness instructors with an in-depth exposure to the interaction of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous and musculoskeletal systems during exercise. Instruction emphasizes practical application of the physiologic concepts in determining fitness levels, prescribing exercise, and monitoring people for signs of overexertion and underlying disease. Topics include energy metabolism; the circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular and endocrine systems; environmental considerations; principles of exercise training; and theories of obesity and weight control, exercise, age and disease.

Course Outline

Designed for fitness instructors, this course provides an in-depth practical exposure to the interaction of various systems within the human body during exercise.

Notes

Contact:
Fitness Instruction Certificate
(310) 825-7093
fitness@uclaextension.edu

Prerequisites

Basic course in human biology or anatomy and physiology.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Exercise Physiology
Type
Lecture
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $830.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2024

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