APA 4315 External Influences and Physical Activity
3 units
Human Kinetics
Faculty of Health Sciences
Influence of the environment on work and exercise performance from the point of view of homeostatic control. Discussion and practical, laboratory observation of fundamental control theory particularly as it applies to homeostasis in the human organism. Specific environmental conditions discussed will include hyperbaria (diving), hypobaria (altitude), hyperthermic (hot) hypothermic (cold), hypergravitative (terrestrial acceleration) and hypogravitative (space flight).
Components:
Laboratory
Lecture
Requirements:
Prerequisite: APA 3114 . Course reserved for students enrolled in the H.B.Sc. Program. Conditional enrollment, must meet requirements for practical learning activities.
Previously Offered Terms:
Winter
French Equivalent: