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Section 1: Unit 1 Outline
Metabolism
 
I. Introduction
 
II. Homeostasis
 

  A. Metabolism

1. Your Metabolic Set Point
2. Food and Metabolism
3. The Environment and Metabolism
4. Exercise and Metabolic Responses

a. Aerobic system changes
b. Anaerobic system changes

  B. Energy Metabolism

1. ATP Production

a. The ATP/CP Energy Pathway
b. The Glycolytic Pathway
c. The Oxidative Pathway
d. How the Systems Interact
e. Glycogen Depletion and Metabolism of Fatigue

  C. Monitoring your Metabolism
 
III. Conclusion
 
    Self-Quiz (8 questions)
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this unit you will be able to:

  • Define and describe key terms.

  • Understand the role of metabolism in the body and how it relates to exercise.

  • Determine the metabolic needs of each of the three energy pathways described and apply them in the coming units.

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