Fitness and Exercise Essentials: Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 1: Metabolism -- Unit 2: Basic Anatomy and Physiology -- Unit 3: Muscle Anatomy and Physiology
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What You Will Learn!
- Understand key terms within this unit of study.
- Recognize the role of metabolism within the human body and how it related directly to exercise.
- Determine the metabolic requirements of each of the three energy pathways described in this unit.
- Apply learned information in future courses of study and in personal fitness experience.
- Become familiar with the structure and function of each of the body systems.
- Explain the effects exercise has on each of the body systems.
- Understand the importance of the mind/body link.
- Recall the names, locations, and functions of major muscles of the body.
- Deepen your understanding of physical training and the effects it has on the human body.
- Familiarize yourself with the structure and function of each body system.
- Explain the effects that exercise has on each of the body systems.
- Understand the importance of the link between the mind and body.
- Know the names and locations of the major muscles of the body.
- Understand and utilize appropriate muscle terminology.
Description
This course is one of three installments. This study focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the body in relation to exercise and fitness. It's time to start understanding WHY we should eat certain foods and stay away from others. Now, we can answer the question "what makes some people faster than others". Get the low down on what metabolism really is. And understand the make-up of the human body, so you can truly understand why you are working out.
If you want chiseled abs...start understanding your body and how it functions in exercise. If you want to lose 30 pounds by summer, learn how food interacts as a key player in your body's physical make-up.
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone who wants to learn the science behind exercise and fitness. Someone looking for a quick and simple path to achieving and understanding wellness.
- If you are looking for a crash course for anatomy and physiology, or other exercise related courses, this would be right up your alley.
- This does NOT offer credit from an accredited institution.
