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COURSE DESCRIPTION

FMT 111 — Physiology of Exercise  (5 cr)

This course explores the range and ability of the human body. Areas of study include brain-body connections; physiological responses of the lungs and heart to exercise; and effects of drugs, hormones and environment on human performance. The training effects of exercise, fatigue, as well as general fitness brought about by regular exercise. In addition, the acute and chronic adaptations to training at altitude will be explored. (SFCC)
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