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Introduction
During exercise, various physiological responses occur to meet the body's increased energy demands. Acute responses are the immediate short-term responses that last for the duration of the exercise or activity. This course focuses on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and their roles in supplying the human body with enough oxygen and energy to meet the demands of specific actions.
Aims
This course aims to review the acute physiological responses that occur in response to exercise.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Videos
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.