SP.235 / ES.SP235 Chemistry of Sports, Spring 2009
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Christie, Patricia
Lyons, Steve
Alternative Title
Chemistry of Sports
Date Issued
June 2009
Abstract
This seminar will focus on three sports: swimming, cycling and running. There will be two components to the seminar: classroom sessions and a "laboratory" in the form of a structured training program. The classroom component will introduce the students to the chemistry of their own biological system. With swimming, running and cycling as sample sports, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to complete a triathlon shortly after the term.
Subjects
cardiovascular
muscles
training
fitness; nutrition
fueling
injury
sports medicine
overuse injury
swimming
running
cycling
bicycle
bike
shoes
running shoes
lactate
lactic acid
wetsuit
lycra
spandex
wind tunnel
sports drinks
caffeine
alcohol
exercise
competition
endurance
strength
EPO
erythropoietin
scandals
tapering
triathlon
sports
race
steroid
midfoot running
forefoot running
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