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This course covers the widespread issue of physical inactivity and the biology behind it. Dr. Letsinger will provide an overview of the biological promoters of physical activity and how wheel-running mice are an effective model for understanding these mechanisms.
The aim of this course is to introduce sleep into the concept of the 24-hour movement paradigm, consider the impact of sleep on health, and take away key factors of the movement prescription to improve health.
This course covers the pathophysiology and epidemiology of exertional sickling and the prevalence of sickle cell trait (SCT) in U.S. athletes. It also includes a discussion of current screening mandates.
The aim of this course is to introduce the concept of the 24-hour movement paradigm, consider the impact of sedentary time on health, and take away key factors of the movement prescription to reduce sedentary behavior.
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More than 96 million U.S. adults (38.0%) have prediabetes (PreDM) and 36 million have type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Lifestyle changes have been shown to delay or prevent those with prediabetes from going on to develop T2DM, and individuals with T2DM also benefit significantly from a well-designed…
Fear of resistance exercise (FoRE) can cause those who would most benefit from it to abstain, get even weaker and suffer the inevitable consequences of muscle disuse and dysfunction. To overcome FoRE, we need to make use of education, guidance, exposure and support. This multifaceted course will…
Osteoarthritis (OA) and low back pain are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions, causing years of disability. Unfortunately, individuals with these disorders often become sedentary to avoid pain, inadvertently worsening their existing condition and becoming more susceptible to…
Since 2009, the number of U.S. adults 65 and over has increased by 36% and will reach 80 million in 2040. These older adults want to live better, not just longer. An appropriately designed exercise program can help them do just that.
The aim of this course is to provide fundamental underpinnings of the importance of measuring sedentary time, good quality sleep, light physical activity and moderate to vigorous physical activity in the 24-hour day and explore current technologies used to measure these behaviors, from gold…
To bridge the gap between the fitness community and individuals living with chronic diseases, it is crucial to emphasize the transformative power of structured exercise as a cornerstone of effective disease management. By fostering collaborative partnerships between healthcare professionals and…
This self-study course will focus on the No. 1 responsibility of all fitness managers: ensuring the safety of their members and program participants. Injuries occurring in fitness facilities and programs often lead to a variety of lengthy, time-consuming and costly negligence lawsuits, creating…
The physiological determinants of endurance performance are widely accepted to be the maximal oxygen uptake, the lactate threshold, and economy or efficiency. However, studies demonstrate that these factors are not static but rather are dynamic variables that change with time as fatigue develops…
Learn about recent advances in our understanding of how mechanotransduction and mTORC1 signaling are affected with mechanical overload, as well as how regional differences in skeletal muscle hypertrophy occur with different modes of exercise.
Males and females differ in physical performance: Males are typically faster, stronger and more powerful than similarly trained females. Yet in some circumstances, males are more fatigable in their limb muscles.
Sedentary behavior (e.g., sitting) has emerged as a potential independent risk factor for chronic disease and premature mortality. Learn about the evidence for this relationship and the possible biological mechanisms behind it.
Discover the innovative research techniques being used to understand how skeletal muscle functions at the ultrastructural and tissue-architectural levels.
Learn how signal transduction pathways activated with exercise shape molecular, cellular and/or physiological adaptations, particularly the signaling pathways activated by protein post-translational modifications, which allow rapid sensing of stimuli to subsequently drive gene transcriptional…
Learn about recent advances in our understanding of how mechanotransduction and mTORC1 signaling are affected with mechanical overload, as well as how regional differences in skeletal muscle hypertrophy occur with different modes of exercise.
Exercise can modulate the gut microbiome, leading to improvements in glucose metabolism, inflammatory response to colitis and exercise capacity. Learn how exercise reshapes the gut microbiome, leading to improvements in liver disease and performance.
This course outlines what osteoporosis is and how it’s diagnosed, as well as risk factors, prevalence, pathophysiology and current management.
There has never been more opportunity for exercise professionals to become an enabled part of healthcare through both preventative and therapeutic care models. The development of the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS) has created a utility for the verification of qualified…
Build a foundation of the basics with this course! Gain an understanding of general exercise guidelines, which provide evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate amount, intensity, and types of exercise that individuals should perform to promote and maintain their health and well-being.…
Discover how low muscular strength is related to increased cardiometabolic risk, including type 2 diabetes; learn about how normalized grip strength cut-points can predict increased cardiometabolic risk and type 2 diabetes in different age groups; and find out about the effectiveness of acute…
