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Principles and applications of exercise physiology

Course Description: This course describes the most important principles of practical applications and physiological measurements used in evaluating the physiological and physical condition of athletes. It also covers the most important laboratory tests that enable students to design training programs tailored to the individual physiological status of athletes and contribute to talent identification. Additionally, students will learn how to use the most important modern equipment that facilitates measurements and calibration of results, allowing for the evaluation of training programs and the improvement of athletes' performance levels.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPOR211
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to introduce the most important physiological measurements used to assess the physiological and physical condition of athletes. It also aims to familiarize students with the most important laboratory tests that enable them to develop training programs tailored to the individual physiological state of athletes. Additionally, students will learn how to use the most important modern equipment that facilitates measurement and result calibration, enabling them to evaluate training programs and improve athletes' performance levels.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:

  • Explains what physiological measurements are and their objectives.
  • Discusses how to evaluate physiological and physical laboratories and departments.
  • It links the types of tests with the physiological functions of different body systems.
  • Field and laboratory tests are enumerated, along with the devices used.
  • It discusses the theoretical and applied areas of physiological measurements and exercise physiology laboratories.

Skills:

  • Modern technological applications are used in sports physiology to develop professional performance.
  • Sports physiology is the study of how the body responds and adapts to exercise. It explores the physiological and biochemical changes that occur during and after physical activity, and how these changes can be used to improve athletic performance, promote health, and prevent disease. .
  • Physiological measurements and how to use them.
  • Reshaping Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Physiology.
  • It defines the common elements of physiological measurements and physical tests.
  • Calculates and calibrates laboratory equipment in measurement and derives results.
  • It evaluates the results obtained from different devices and can interpret them to assess physiological status.

Values, autonomy and responsibility:

  • Demonstrates integrity, values, and professional ethics when dealing with issues and problems related to supplements and steroids.
  • Performs professional tasks and activities in nutrition programs effectively and independently.
  • Collaborates effectively within projects or research or professional groups, and leads and takes responsibility while working.
  • Developing the learner's ability to perform assignments and submit them on time.
  • Developing the learner's ability in dialogue and discussion.
  • Developing the skill of dealing with others and taking responsibility.
  • Adherence to academic integrity in student assignments and research papers. .
  • Developing self-learning and research in various scientific sources.
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  • Last updated: 2026-05-10

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