ASW 550 - Exercise Physiology Lab, 3 credit hours

This course teaches knowledge and skills related to the measurement of human metabolic responses to exercise in laboratory and field settings. Topics include ergometry, energy expenditure, body composition, blood pressure recording, lung function during exercise, PWC tests and graded exercise testing. Emphasis will include introduction to equipment and measurement techniques in exercise testing, electrocardiography assessment, lactate and glucose measurement, and anaerobic assessment. Communication of fitness and health-related outcomes will be emphasized.