Anatomy and Physiology. Students learn about the different systems of the body, including the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and how they work together during physical activity.
Energy Systems. Students learn about the different energy systems that the body uses during physical activity, including the ATP-PC system, glycolysis, and aerobic metabolism.
Principles of Training. Students learn about the different principles of training, including specificity, overload, and progression, and how to apply them to different types of physical activity.
Adaptations to Exercise. Students learn about how the body adapts to different types of physical activity, including changes in muscle size and strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility.
Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (9th edition)