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Science of Exercise: Unlock Your Body's Potential

Learn the science behind exercise and its impact on your body's physiological responses and overall health.

Learn the science behind exercise and its impact on your body's physiological responses and overall health.

Dive into the fascinating world of exercise science with this comprehensive course. Explore how your body responds to physical activity, from energy metabolism to physiological adaptations. Understand the crucial role of nutrition in fitness and discover the truth about performance-enhancing drugs. Learn how exercise can be used as medicine to prevent and treat various diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Gain practical skills in calculating BMI, assessing health risks, and designing effective exercise programs. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a health professional, this course will deepen your understanding of the science behind exercise and its profound impact on human health and performance.

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Science of Exercise: Unlock Your Body's Potential

This course includes

9 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Explain the relationship between exercise and the body's physiological responses, including carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

  • Describe the role of nutritional choices and their impact on health and training

  • Summarize the factors that contribute to muscle soreness, fatigue, and the dangers associated with performance-enhancing drugs

  • Understand how exercise can be used as medicine in preventing and treating various diseases

  • Learn to calculate BMI, assess health risks, and estimate total daily energy expenditure

  • Explore the benefits of exercise for healthy aging and brain function

Skills you'll gain

Exercise Physiology
Metabolism
Nutrition
Cardiovascular Health
Endocrine System
Immune System
Strength Training
Performance Enhancement
Disease Prevention
Healthy Aging

This course includes:

3.25 Hours PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course explores the intricate relationship between exercise and the human body. Students will gain a deep understanding of how various physiological systems respond to physical activity, including the muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems. The course covers key topics such as energy metabolism during exercise, adaptations to endurance and strength training, and the role of nutrition in fitness. Participants will learn about the causes of muscle fatigue and soreness, as well as the effects of performance-enhancing drugs. The course also delves into the use of exercise as medicine, exploring its role in preventing and treating diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in exercise science and be able to apply this knowledge to improve their own health and fitness or to advise others.

The Energetics of Exercise

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Physiological Systems During Exercise

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Exercise for Fitness & Performance

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Exercise in Health, Wellness and Disease

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Robert Mazzeo
Robert Mazzeo

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Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder

Dr. Robert S. Mazzeo has dedicated over 40 years to studying, researching, and teaching in the field of exercise science. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Since joining the University of Colorado Boulder in 1985, Dr. Mazzeo has focused his research on neuroendocrine and biochemical adaptations associated with exercise, exercise immunology, high-altitude physiology, and aging. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has shared his expertise on platforms like the Today Show, discussing the benefits of regular exercise. Dr. Mazzeo has held various academic positions, transitioning from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology. His contributions to the field are recognized through his roles on editorial boards for prominent journals and his involvement in professional committees related to exercise and aging.

Science of Exercise: Unlock Your Body's Potential

This course includes

9 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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