EXHS 280 — Exercise Physiology (3 Credits, Spring)
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to function as exercise physiologists, working with healthy individuals or those cleared for exercise. Topics include exercise prescription, physiological adaptations, metabolism, behavior change, and sports nutrition. Students will critically evaluate and communicate scientific findings and gain hands-on experience in fitness program management and safety protocols. Through the corequisite lab, EXHS 280L , students apply the scientific method, test hypotheses, and create evidence-based exercise prescriptions using discipline-specific tools. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to sit for Certified Personal Trainer exams with minimal additional preparation. While open to all majors, Exercise Science majors should be in their final two semesters. Non-majors are encouraged to have foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology to engage fully with the course's scientific and practical components. COREQ: EXHS 280L . (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing.) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)