Science of Exercise
Beginner
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Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Principles in Exercise Physiology
- Calorimetry & Oxygen Consumption
- ATP & Muscular Work
- Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Continued
- Fat Metabolism During Exercise
- Protein Metabolism During Exercise
Reading
- Week 1 Suggested Readings
Practice Exercise
- Week 1 Quiz
Videos
- Skeletal Muscle Structure & Function
- Respiratory System Responses to Exercise
- Cardiovascular System Responses to Exercise
- Cardiovascular System Continued
- Endocrine System Responses to Exercise
- Endocrine System Continued
- Immune System Responses to Exercise
Readings
- Week 2 Suggested Readings
- Application Assignment: Predicting VO2max
Practice Exercise
- Week 2 Quiz
Videos
- Adaptations to Endurance Training
- Adaptations to Strength Training
- Nutritional Considerations for Exercise
- Causes of Muscle Fatigue
- Causes of Muscle Soreness
- Performance Enhancing Drugs
- Performance Enhancing Drugs Continued
Readings
- Week 3 Suggested Readings
- Application Assignment: Nutritional Calculator
Practice Exercise
- Week 3 Quiz
Videos
- Exercise is Medicine
- Diet, Exercise and Weight Control
- Exercise and Risk Factors for Heart Disease
- Exercise and Risk Factors for Diabetes
- Exercise and Risk Factors for Cancer
- Exercise and Successful Aging
- Exercise and Your Brain
Readings
- Week 4 Suggested Readings
- Application Assignment: Calculate Your BMI
- Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Heart Disease
- Application Assignment: Calculate Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
- Application Assignment: Calculate TDEE
Practice Exercise
- Week 4 Quiz