Course Summary
This course explores the science behind exercise and the benefits it has on the body. Students will learn about the physiological and psychological effects of exercise and how to design effective workout plans.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the science behind exercise and how it affects the body
- Understand the benefits of exercise on physical and mental health
- Design effective workout plans based on scientific principles
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $39,820 - $75,520
- India: ₹1,20,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- USA: $39,820 - $75,520
- India: ₹1,20,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- USA: $35,000 - $85,000
- India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $39,820 - $75,520
- India: ₹1,20,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- USA: $35,000 - $85,000
- India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $40,000 - $73,000
- India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €35,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how exercise affects the body
- Design effective workout plans based on scientific principles
- Improve physical and mental health through exercise
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Access to a gym or exercise equipment
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Joe Rogan
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Description
Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to identify behaviors, choices, and environments that impact your health and training. You will explore a number of significant adjustments required by your body in order to properly respond to the physical stress of exercise, including changes in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, nutritional considerations, causes of muscle soreness & fatigue, and the effectiveness and dangers of performance enhancing drugs. Active learning assessments will challenge you to apply this new knowledge via nutrition logs, heart rate monitoring, calculations of your total daily caloric expenditure and body mass index (BMI). Finally, learners will examine the scientific evidence for the health benefits of exercise including the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity (weight loss), depression, and dementia.
Outline
- The Energetics of Exercise
- 1. Introduction to Exercise Science
- 2. Principles in Exercise Physiology
- 3. Calorimetry & Oxygen Consumption
- 4. ATP & Muscular Work
- 5. Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise
- 6. Carbohydrate Metabolism Continued
- 7. Fat Metabolism During Exercise
- 8. Protein Metabolism During Exercise
- Week 1 Suggested Readings
- Week 1 Quiz
- Physiological Systems During Exercise
- 1. Skeletal Muscle Structure & Function
- 2. Respiratory System Responses to Exercise
- 3. Cardiovascular System Responses to Exercise
- 4. Cardiovascular System Continued
- 5. Endocrine System Responses to Exercise
- 6. Endocrine System Continued
- 7. Immune System Responses to Exercise
- Week 2 Suggested Readings
- Application Assignment: Predicting VO2max
- Week 2 Quiz
- Exercise for Fitness & Performance
- 1. Adaptations to Endurance Training
- 2. Adaptations to Strength Training
- 3. Nutritional Considerations for Exercise
- 4. Causes of Muscle Fatigue
- 5. Causes of Muscle Soreness
- 6. Performance Enhancing Drugs
- 7. Performance Enhancing Drugs Continued
- Week 3 Suggested Readings
- Application Assignment: Nutritional Calculator
- Week 3 Quiz
- Exercise in Health, Wellness and Disease
- 1. Exercise is Medicine
- 2. Diet, Exercise and Weight Control
- 3. Exercise and Risk Factors for Heart Disease
- 4. Exercise and Risk Factors for Diabetes
- 5. Exercise and Risk Factors for Cancer
- 6. Exercise and Successful Aging
- 7. Exercise and Your Brain
- 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
- Week 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the Science of Exercise with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have praised this course for its engaging content and practical applications, giving it a high overall rating. One key aspect that many users found particularly good was the interactive nature of the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and practical content
- Interactive course format
- Comprehensive coverage of the science of exercise
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Flexible schedule with self-paced learning options
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the material too basic
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Some technical difficulties reported with the online platform
- Not all topics covered in equal depth
Robert Mazzeo, Ph.D.
4.8 Raiting
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