XSCI 3000 - Psychophysiology of Fitness and Nutrition

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Provides students with an understanding of the interaction between psychological processes, nutritional practices and physiological adaptations associated with physical activity and nutritional practices. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe factors associated with wellness and physical activity. 2. Describe activity and nutritional behaviors which promote, maintain, and protect health and wellness. 3. Describe how affective states and cognitive processes are related to physiological measures such as ECG, EMG, VO2, respiratory fitness, and body composition. 4. Relate affective states and cognitive processes to nutritional practices. 5. Provide research evidence regarding the psychological and cognitive effects of acute versus chronic exercise. 6. Analyze research within the field of psychophysiology of fitness and nutrition. Prerequisites: XSCI 2060 & XSCI 2200 (grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

05/15/2016 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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