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PETE 366

Exercise Physiology for Physical Educators

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Physiology of activity for physical education teaching students.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

PETE 230 for majors; PETE 228 for minors.

Recommended

PDBio 305

Title

Exercise Physiology for Physical Educators

Learning Outcome

Students will deepen their understanding of how the human body functions and maintains homeostatis during the increased metabolic demands of exercise. Students will understand the interaction of the nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic systems at rest and during exercise. Students will be able to design an age and developmentally appropriate, sport specific exercise and conditioning prescription for one of the following purposes:  endurance, strength, and weight control.