 | Physical Activity in Health & Disease EPI 405/502 and NUTR 405/505 Spring 2009 MWF 12:30-1:20, Bagley 261 |
Welcome to the home page for Epidemiology 405/502 and Nutrition 405/505!
Course Topics Include:
- Physical activity-related terminology
- Measurement of physical activity in individuals and populations
- Physiological adaptations to activity
- Principles of exercise prescription
- Physical activity epidemiology
- Physical activity in health promotion and disease prevention
- Public health recommendations for physical activity in the U.S.
- Inactivity and aging/disability
- Adoption and maintenance of physical activity
- Physical activity intervention settings
Prerequisites:
- Biology 118 or equivalent coursework
Credits & Knowledge Area:
- 3 credits
- Natural World (meets undergraduate general education requirement)
Instructor
Glen Duncan, PhD, RCEPSM
Associate Professor
Epidemiology, Nutritional Sciences
305-K Raitt Hall
Faculty Web Page
duncag@u.washington.edu
Office hours: MW 11-12
Teaching Assistant
Nila Gregory, RD
nilag@u.washington.edu
Office hours: T 2-4
Send mail to: duncag@u.washington.edu
Last modified: 3/10/2009 1:39 PM
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