Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
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This online module is the perfect introduction to the basics of anatomy and physiology for exercise.
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Anatomy of the Cardiovascular system
Anatomy of the Respiratory system
Anatomy of the Neuromuscular system
Anatomy of the Skeletal System
Energy Systems
Endocrine System
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Cardiovascular system: Heart, Heart valves, coronary arteries, veins, blood pooling, arteries, capillaries, cardio-respiratory system, pulmonary and systemic blood flow, components of blood
Neuromuscular system: Skeletal muscle anatomy, muscle properties, sliding filament theory, Neuromuscular Junction, Muscle fibre types, joint actions, neuromuscular system
Skeletal System: spinal curves, types of joints
Respiratory system: Components of air, anatomy of the lungs, Gaseous Exchange, journey of air, effects of exercise on respiration
Energy Systems: ATP/CP, Lactate System, Aerobic system
Endocrine System: Hypothalamus and pituitary gland, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Cortisol and Adrenaline, Insulin and Glucagon
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