Science of Exercise
Completed by Thijs van Houten
January 19, 2026
10 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain the relationship between exercise and the body's physiological responses, including carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
Describe the role of nutritional choices and their impact on health and training
Summarize the factors that contribute to muscle soreness, fatigue, and the dangers associated with performance-enhancing drugs
Skills you will gain
- Category: Public Health
- Category: Immunology
- Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Category: Exercise Science
- Category: Physiology
- Category: Respiration
- Category: Pharmacology
- Category: Nutrition and Diet
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Category: Endocrinology
- Category: Nutritional Assessment
- Category: Preventative Care
