EXS 620 - Muscle Physiology

(2 credits)

This course focuses on the basic principles and current knowledge pertaining to muscle structure and function. Topics include muscle tissue anatomy, contraction, muscle fiber types and their recruitment patterns, energy metabolism, substrate utilization, fatigue and mitochondrial adaptations. Offered winter semester in even-numbered years.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (EXS 304 and EXS 520) or have permission of instructor.