One Course Summer Institute - THE SCIENCE BEHIND RUNNING

Why do some people enjoy exercise and other people find it miserable? What makes some people love running? Find out how exercise affects the human body (and mind) in this course. We’ll cover topics from muscle physiology and the biomechanics of movement to the physical and emotional benefits of regular exercise. In the gait lab you’ll learn how we measure and evaluate movement for running and walking. You don’t have to be a regular exerciser to take this course, but a willingness to participate in physical activity will make the class far more enjoyable. Labs and activities will allow students to: Identify the muscle groups which engage during physical activity and how that impacts your body at the cellular level Measure movement data using exercise physiology equipment and learn how to interpret the results Apply acquired knowledge to a practical analysis of movement on various forms of terrain. Discuss how movement affects physical and emotional health and wellness What students take away for high school and college work: advanced knowledge of the mechanics of running and physiology practical experience using lab equipment to measure and assess physical fitness an understanding of how exercise affects the human body and psyche.