LFYS1101 Exercise and musculoskeletal cell and molecular biology (2 cr)

Cell and molecular biology related to physical activity, physical inactivity and/or the neuromuscular system, and its basic and applied scientific research

 Upon completion of the course, the student:

• becomes familiar with cell and molecular biology scientific articles related to the neuromuscular system, physical activity and inactivity

• is able to critically evaluate research premise, design and results

• compile a summary from a broad body of literature

• advances their understanding of scientific writing, presentation and discussion skills specifically in the area of cell and molecular biology

• is able to connect and advance information obtained in lectures, and formulate that with previous learning/knowledge

• critically evaluate cell and molecular biology misinterpretations and applications, and debate those using scientific concepts

• can act as an expert regarding exercise physiology

• develop as an evidence-based student and debater

• learns to present and report challenging cell and molecular biology articles

• is able to act as a responsible group member and evaluate work

Attendance or completion of LFYS1100 Essentials of cell and molecular biology