KH 4440 - Exercise Biochemistry

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is a detailed study of the major metabolic pathways associated with the transport and storage of substrates (carbohydrates, fats, and proteinsand the individual steps of their breakdown and utilization as fuel sources at rest and during different intensities and durations of exercise. Students also learn how these major metabolic pathways are affected by heredity, nutrition, age, and sex. Finally, students learn the foundations of exercise biochemistry and redox reactions, enzyme structure, function, and regulation, and common techniques for metabolic assessment.