Exercise Physiology
FPM-40432
Course Description:
Exercise physiology, the study of human physical performance, draws its research base from applied exercise physiology, sports medicine, metabolism, and nutrition. This course provides the foundational information essential to a thorough understanding of the effects of exercise on human physiology in the field of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science.
The course is intended for anyone interested in learning the general principles of exercise physiology and developing skills to apply this knowledge in real-world settings. Many who take this course are fitness instructors, medical students, physical therapists, personal trainers, strength & conditioning specialists, coaches, athletic trainers, and others in the field of sports medicine and exercise science.
The goal of this course is to explore the fundamentals of exercise, the impact of exercise training on performance and health, and the significance of sports-related nutrition/fueling for sport. This course has an overall emphasis on the roles of the body systems, with exposure to the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems during exercise.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/10/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Kenneth Vitale
Board Certification, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fitness Nutrition Certification, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bio:
Ken Vitale is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UCSD School of Medicine. He completed his PM&R residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and graduated summa cum laude in Biology from Rutgers University.
Dr. Vitale enjoys all aspects of exercise physiology and sports medicine. When living in New York he was a medical volunteer for the NYC Marathon and worked as a medical provider for baseball tournaments and regional triathlons. At UCSD he works for the Orthopedic Surgery Department, the official medical providers for the San Diego Padres and affiliated providers for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Outside of work Dr. Vitale enjoys staying healthy through sports, exercise and healthy nutrition. He has competed in baseball leagues, martial arts events, cycling tours, 5K races and a few triathlons.
As a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Vitale instructs medical students, residents and fellows. He is co-director of the Lifestyle & Exercise Medicine course elective at UCSD School of Medicine and is the Co-Chair of the UCSD Institute for Public Health (IPH) Lifestyle, Wellbeing & Health Behavior Sub-Group Committee. Dr. Vitale also serves on the Faculty Council for the Electives Committee at UCSD School of Medicine. He is course faculty for various classes in the School of Medicine. Dr. Vitale has given numerous lectures nationally and internationally at several conferences and universities on sports medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. He is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance 8th
by William McArdle, Frank Katch, Victor Katch
ISBN / ASIN: 9781451191554
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/28/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Kenneth Vitale
Board Certification, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fitness Nutrition Certification, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bio:
Ken Vitale is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UCSD School of Medicine. He completed his PM&R residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and graduated summa cum laude in Biology from Rutgers University.
Dr. Vitale enjoys all aspects of exercise physiology and sports medicine. When living in New York he was a medical volunteer for the NYC Marathon and worked as a medical provider for baseball tournaments and regional triathlons. At UCSD he works for the Orthopedic Surgery Department, the official medical providers for the San Diego Padres and affiliated providers for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Outside of work Dr. Vitale enjoys staying healthy through sports, exercise and healthy nutrition. He has competed in baseball leagues, martial arts events, cycling tours, 5K races and a few triathlons.
As a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Vitale instructs medical students, residents and fellows. He is co-director of the Lifestyle & Exercise Medicine course elective at UCSD School of Medicine and is the Co-Chair of the UCSD Institute for Public Health (IPH) Lifestyle, Wellbeing & Health Behavior Sub-Group Committee. Dr. Vitale also serves on the Faculty Council for the Electives Committee at UCSD School of Medicine. He is course faculty for various classes in the School of Medicine. Dr. Vitale has given numerous lectures nationally and internationally at several conferences and universities on sports medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. He is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.