This course explains how different body systems work together to keep an individual alive and healthy and how you can maintain and strengthen them by exercising regularly and eating a healthy balanced diet. In order to successfully complete the course delegates must have the knowledge of the physiological changes and adaptations that take place during activity, and be able to apply this knowledge to different types of individuals and sports.

It is important to understand how the body works before making lifestyle changes.  Once you understand how the body responds to exercise and diet, you can then set yourself realistic and achievable health and fitness goals as an exercise scientist.
After completion of the course, delegates will be able to compile a practical work document that addresses special populations. Delegates will also have a sound and sufficient working knowledge of sport specific fitness, goal setting, management, resistance and relevant training techniques.

The following topics will be addressed:
•  Introduction, anatomical orientation and homeostasis 
•  Neuromuscular system
•  Cardiovascular system
•  Respiratory system
•  Nervous system
•  Acid-base balance
•  Temperature
•  Endocrine response to exercise
•  Nutrition and performance
•  Evaluation of cardio-respiratory fitness
•  The physiology of training
•  Training and performance
•  Factors affecting performance 
•  Measurement of Work, Power, Energy Expenditure
•  Work Tests to Evaluate Performance
•  Exercise for Special Populations
•  Erogenic acids
•  Managing in the Sports Environment