Respiratory Biomechanics and Clinical Practice 304 Athletic Performance

Course overview

*Describe the physiological response of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems to aerobic exercise and the role of the abdominal canister in trunk stability. *Explain how respiratory demand alters postural control and how locomotor-respiratory coupling phase-locks breathing to stride during running. *Analyze the diaphragmatic metaboreflex and its effect on limb blood flow during inspiratory muscle fatigue. *Identify inspiratory muscle training devices and describe the effects of altitude training and luteal-phase breathing changes on athletic performance.