Exercise and Aging

This four-week course will provide detailed physiological information on how the skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and nervous systems operate. Exercise is shown to be a “tool” that induces stress on these systems, resulting in their favorable modifications or adaptations for a much-improved physical performance. The basics of physical training are further presented in terms of the acquisition of muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and physical movement (i.e., agility, balance, coordination). Aging is further revealed to be a stressor that promotes physiological adaptation, but not in a beneficial way.

Required reading:  None.

Chris Scott is a physiologist by training with experiences in the fitness and wellness industry, cardiovascular research, and clinical cardiology and pulmonary practices. He has over 20 years of academic teaching experience.