EXSC 640
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Physical Activity and Health
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Role of physical activity and fitness in the prevention and reversal of disease, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, etc., and in the promotion of health.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
ExSc 463, 464; or equivalents
Title
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction
Learning Outcome
Explain on a written exam why and how physical activity reduces risk of chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
Title
Consequences of Physical Activity
Learning Outcome
Write about the positive and negative consequences of regular physical activity using a variety of formats, including article summaries and a research paper that will be evaluated by your teacher.
Title
Current Activity Guidelines and Benefits
Learning Outcome
Explain on a written exam current physical activity guidelines and associated health benefits of physical activity among the elderly, adults, and children.
Title
Topic-Specific Literature Reviews
Learning Outcome
Critically evaluate the scientific literature for several specific physical activity and health topics. This will be accomplished through article and abstract reviews, multiple physical activity and health papers, and student-led scientific literature presentations.
Title
Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Learning Outcome
Understand the relationships among physical activity and major risk factors and chronic diseases including: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, depression, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. This will be accomplished through class lectures, papers, presentations, quizzes, and exams on these subjects.
Title
Following Physical Activity Guidelines
Learning Outcome
Participate in regular physical activity to gain personal experience with physical activity and its effects over the course of the semester and summarize the experience in a paper that will be evaluated by your teacher.
