Exercise Physiology (Classroom and Asynchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
Exercise physiology is a field in exercise science that focuses on how the body responds to both short-term and long-term physical activity and sports. Understanding this can help improve athletic performance, overall health, and well-being.
This course is designed for physical educators, sports coaches, exercise specialists, and healthcare professionals working in healthcare, sports, and fitness. In Singapore, Healthier SG is a national initiative led by the Ministry of Health (MOH) that promotes preventive health. Learners can apply what they learn in this course to assist the public or their clients in achieving these health goals at their workplaces. They can also help people take proactive steps to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases, and adopt healthier lifestyles.
Physical educators, sports coaches, exercise specialists, and healthcare professionals rely on current theories and scientific knowledge to advance their research and practice in this field. Learners in this programme will benefit from updated research findings used in their education.
What You'll Learn
• Explain energy system contribution to high intensity exercise
• Describe the predictors of performance
• Differentiate the metabolic processes which are anaerobic ("without oxygen"), and aerobic ("with oxygen")
• Explain the influence of maximal oxygen uptake on endurance performance
• Describe other factors that also influence endurance performance
• Explain the lactate/ventilatory threshold and describe their use in predicting endurance performance
• Explain the relationship between nutrition and weight loss