Exercise physiology

The unit addresses the physiological responses to exercise, in particular, muscle energy supply and consumption, metabolism and fatigue. You will extend your understanding of these responses to the adaptions of exercise training and the study of various aspects of human exercise performance. There is an emphasis upon how the major physiological systems of the body respond to physical activity and extreme environments and you will explore how these interact with the cardio-respiratory, endocrine and renal systems. You will consider current research ideas about normal function and dysfunction in this area and discuss new research and clinical methodologies that relate to exercise. You will discuss many of the current issues associated with athletic performance and the decline with ageing.