Science of Exercise

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Science of Exercise

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About this course: In this course you will learn about a number of significant adjustments required by your body in order to properly respond to the physical stress imposed during a single bout of exercise. These responses will include changes in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism as well as a number of important physiological systems. Nutritional considerations, causes of muscle soreness & fatigue and effectiveness of performance enhancing drugs will also be addressed. Additionally, you will learn about many of the long-term training adaptations associated with participation in a program of regular exercise. The numerous health benefits of exercise including heart disease, diabet…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

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About this course: In this course you will learn about a number of significant adjustments required by your body in order to properly respond to the physical stress imposed during a single bout of exercise. These responses will include changes in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism as well as a number of important physiological systems. Nutritional considerations, causes of muscle soreness & fatigue and effectiveness of performance enhancing drugs will also be addressed. Additionally, you will learn about many of the long-term training adaptations associated with participation in a program of regular exercise. The numerous health benefits of exercise including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, aging, depression and dementia will be discussed. The 4 Modules for this course are divided into The Energetics of Exercise, Physiological Systems During Exercise, Exercise for Fitness & Performance and, Exercise in Health, Wellness and Disease.

Who is this class for: Anyone who wishes to understand the basics of exercise physiology, whether for personal fitness & health benefits or to be more fully informed when advising and treating patient populations would benefit from this course.

Created by:  University of Colorado Boulder
  • Taught by:  Robert Mazzeo, Ph.D., Associate Professor

    Department of Integrative Physiology
Level Beginner Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Module 1



In this module you will learn about the various metabolic pathways (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) that are activated in order to supply the necessary energy required for the mechanical work of skeletal muscles during exercise. How these pathways are regulated, the methods for assessing the extent to which specific fuels are being utilized and the overall estimation of your metabolic rate will be addressed. Additionally, the importance of the chemical energy stored in ATP and its requirement for muscular work will be discussed.


8 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: 1. Introduction to Exercise Science
  2. Video: 2. Principles in Exercise Physiology
  3. Video: 3. Calorimetry & Oxygen Consumption
  4. Video: 4. ATP & Muscular Work
  5. Video: 5. Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise
  6. Video: 6. Carbohydrate Metabolism Continued
  7. Video: 7. Fat Metabolism During Exercise
  8. Video: 8. Protein Metabolism During Exercise
  9. Reading: Week 1 Suggested Readings
  10. Discussion Prompt: Homeostasis and Exercise

Graded: Week 1 Quiz

WEEK 2


Module 2



In this module you will learn how a number of key physiological systems (muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and immune systems) are regulated during exercise to help maintain homeostasis. These adjustments are critical for exercise to continue for any significant duration. This will include: how the respiratory system adjusts during exercise to ensure proper oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal from active muscles; how the cardiovascular system responds to ensure adequate blood flow to various organs, including muscle, during exercise; how the endocrine system plays a major role in regulating key biochemical and physiological responses to exercise and; how exercise influences the immune system and your ability to fight infections.


7 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Video: 1. Skeletal Muscle Structure & Function
  2. Video: 2. Respiratory System Responses to Exercise
  3. Video: 3. Cardiovascular System Responses to Exercise
  4. Video: 4. Cardiovascular System Continued
  5. Video: 5. Endocrine System Responses to Exercise
  6. Video: 6. Endocrine System Continued
  7. Video: 7. Immune System Responses to Exercise
  8. Reading: Week 2 Suggested Readings
  9. Reading: Application Assignment: Predicting VO2max
  10. Discussion Prompt: Type 1 Fibers and the Endurance Athlete

Graded: Week 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Module 3



This module will teach you about the training guidelines needed to optimize your endurance and strength adaptations associated with a regular exercise program. Important nutritional requirements for both endurance and strength training will be addressed. The causes of both muscle soreness and fatigue will be explained. Finally, the effectiveness and mechanisms whereby performance enhancing drugs exert their effect will be covered.


7 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Video: 1. Adaptations to Endurance Training
  2. Video: 2. Adaptations to Strength Training
  3. Video: 3. Nutritional Considerations for Exercise
  4. Video: 4. Causes of Muscle Fatigue
  5. Video: 5. Causes of Muscle Soreness
  6. Video: 6. Performance Enhancing Drugs
  7. Video: 7. Performance Enhancing Drugs Continued
  8. Reading: Week 3 Suggested Readings
  9. Reading: Application Assignment: Nutritional Calculator
  10. Discussion Prompt: Performance Enhancing Drugs

Graded: Week 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Module 4



In this module you will learn about the role of exercise as medicine in both the prevention and treatment of various diseases. This will include: the contribution of diet and exercise in weight control including the prevention and treatment of obesity; the many health benefits from participation in a regular exercise program related to major risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and cancer will be addressed. Finally, the benefits of exercise associated with healthy aging and brain function will be discussed.


7 videos, 5 readings expand


  1. Video: 1. Exercise is Medicine
  2. Video: 2. Diet, Exercise and Weight Control
  3. Video: 3. Exercise and Risk Factors for Heart Disease
  4. Video: 4. Exercise and Risk Factors for Diabetes
  5. Video: 5. Exercise and Risk Factors for Cancer
  6. Video: 6. Exercise and Successful Aging
  7. Video: 7. Exercise and Your Brain
  8. Reading: Week 4 Suggested Readings
  9. Reading: Application Assignment: Calculate Your BMI
  10. Reading: Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Heart Disease
  11. Reading: Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
  12. Reading: Application Assignment: Calculate TDEE
  13. Discussion Prompt: Health Benefits of Exercise

Graded: Week 4 Quiz
Graded: Final Course Assessment
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