Exercise physiology is the study of the body’s responses to physical activity. These responses include changes in metabolism and in physiology of different areas of the body like the heart, lungs, and muscles, and structural changes in cells. The word exercise comes from the Latin exercitus, “to drive forth,” while physiology comes from the words physis (“nature”) and logia (“study”).
This online course is designed to offer competences in a series of physiology notions, but also sports, nutrition and dietary and fitness; concepts that can empower students for a wide variety of exercise and sports related careers. It is one of the most versatile courses in the exercise and sports physiology field.
This course does not require any prior experience or qualifications within the exercise physiology field. You can dedicate around 50 hours to this course. To be able to study exercise physiology online all you need is an interest in how the body and mind interact with the mechanisms of exercise.
Who should do this course?
Regardless of your background you can take this course and explore the passion for helping others by analyzing their fitness to make the best recommendations for improving and maintaining their health. You could be a therapist looking for self-development, or a newbie to the field of sports and training, this course suits a range of skills and experience levels.
The exercise physiology course is an excellent basis for any further higher education into the sports and physiology area.
What happens after the course?
At the end of this course you will be able to demonstrate key technical skills and a good knowledge of exercise and sports physiology. You may have a previous qualification in an unrelated field, or perhaps you already have some training in anatomy and physiology for exercise and you would like to develop those skills further.
If you have a specific interest into any of the chapters you study, you could offer your insights to a university, that could benefit from a research program. You may like to apply the knowledge you have with a sports center, or study further and become an academic professional in exercise science. Some of the careers you can choose from:
- Personal fitness trainer
- Rehabilitation therapist
- Sports therapist
Course Approved/ Affiliated by:
Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
In Association With:
Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), National Sports Promotion Organization
(NSPO), Recognized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Govt.of India
Physical Education Foundation of India is one of the apex professional groups of country’s top physical education teachers of the country and it has done outstanding work during the last decade for uplifting the profession of Physical Education & Competitive Sports and also dealt with all kinds of problems of the profession as well as problems of physical education teachers in the country, on the basis of its (PEFI’s) contribution to the development of sporting culture in the education sector – schools, colleges and universities in the country, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognized Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) as National Sports Promotion Organization.
Eligibility:
Diploma / Degree qualification (Bio-Science, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physiology, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sports Science, Yoga, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Psychology) from any recognized University.
Course Approved/Affiliated by:
Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha,India
In Association With
Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI),
National Sports Promotion Organization (NSPO),
Recognised by Ministry of Youth Afairs and Sports
(MYAS), Govt. of India
Online Class
12 -14 September 2020 (9.30 am – 5.00 pm)
Assignments & Self Study
15 – 18 September 2020
Online Examination
19 Septmber 2020 (10.30 – 11.30 am)
Last Date to Apply
Friday, 11 September 2020
On completion of this course Student will get an Online Printable Certificate.
Course Fees: 1800 INR / 100 $ For PEFI members: 1500 INR
Course Coordinator: Prof. (Dr.) Tirthankar Ghosh Faculty of Health and Wellness, Sri Sri University
For More Information, Contact: Dr. Dhiren Kr. Panda – +91 9893813450
