Exercise Physiology w/ Lab
The physiology of human performance during exercise — cellular and systemic responses, environment, and training.
Course Description
BIO 360 studies the physiology of human performance during exercise — how the body responds at the cellular level, how its systems coordinate that response, how environmental conditions shape what's possible, and how training programs build the adaptations athletes depend on.
The lab gives students working exposure to the equipment and methods exercise physiologists actually use. Lab fee required. BIO 360 pairs naturally with BIO 476 Kinesiology, BIO 220 Introduction to Sports Medicine, and BIO 356 Nutrition and Wellness for students building toward a sports medicine or exercise science career.
Taught By
Offered 2026-2027: Fall 2 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.
William Nelson, D.C.
Associate Professor
2026-2027: Fall 2
Linnea
2026-2027: Fall 2
Lyding
2026-2027: Fall 2
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- BIO 360L: Exercise Physiology Lab
Learning Outcomes
Trace Cellular Exercise Response
Examine how muscle cells and energy systems respond to exercise.
Study Systemic Coordination
Work through how cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic systems coordinate during activity.
Examine Environmental Effects
Study how heat, cold, altitude, and other conditions affect performance.
Apply Training Principles
Trace the physiological adaptations training programs produce.
Use Exercise Lab Tools
Practice the assessment methods exercise physiologists use in research and applied settings.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the body's capacity for physical work — its strength, endurance, and adaptive ability — as worth careful study. BIO 360 builds the exercise physiology literacy that sports medicine, athletic training, and health science careers all depend on.
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