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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
define the thermoregulatory set point and describe the negative feedback control of body core temperature and the role of the hypothalamic set point
discuss the changes in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate caused by an increase in renal sympathetic nerve activity during exercise
describe the health benefits of exercise training on the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, immune and nervous systems
discuss how exercise training alters insulin action and glucose entry into cells
Define exercise and classify the different forms of exercise
Distinguish between an isometric and isotonic contraction; and
Course contents
Definitions of physical exercise and sport. Energy expenditure during physical exercise. Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal adjustments during physical exercise. Thermoregulatory system in exercise. Water and electrolytes balance in exercise. The integrated neural and hormonal control during physical exercise.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PIO 416.