Health Effects of Exercise and Physical ActivityLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

• You understand the effects of exercise and physical activity on the physiological functions of the body, both in health and in illness
• You are able to apply your knowledge of exercise physiology to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and other lifestyle diseases
• You are able to plan, direct and monitor exercise and health impact on physical performance

Content

The course content consists of three topics related to the:

• Effects of physical activity on metabolism, cardiovascular function, nervous system and endocrine glands (2 course credits)
• Health effects of exercise in different age groups (2 course credits)
• Effects of different training methods on physical fitness and performance (2 course credits)