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Exercise Physiology (SAR HS 342)

The program offers a unique opportunity to conduct hands-on group experiments and collaborative projects in a university setting, exploring the scientific principles behind human physiological responses to stress.

🔥 High School 🕒 6-week Pre-College Program In-person 💰 $3,380 total

About this camp

Students in the Exercise Physiology (SAR HS 342) program at Boston University delve into the intricacies of human performance and the body's responses to physical stress. Through hands-on group experiments and collaborative projects in both laboratory and lecture settings, participants investigate questions such as the limits of human endurance and how common diseases affect physical activity tolerance. The curriculum emphasizes the scientific method, allowing students to understand how conclusions in exercise physiology are reached through research. This program aims to uncover the principles that govern how our bodies react to various forms of stress, including exercise. Students will gain practical experience in scientific inquiry and teamwork, preparing them for further studies in health sciences or related fields.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves engaging in lectures, participating in hands-on group experiments, and collaborating on projects in a laboratory setting to explore how the human body responds to exercise and stress.

Best suited for

This program is ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors with a strong interest in STEM, particularly those curious about human performance, the body's response to exercise, and the impact of diseases on physical activity.

What you'll learn

Human performance limits Body's response to exercise stress Impact of diseases on physical activity tolerance Scientific method in exercise physiology Hands-on group experiments Collaborative projects

Location

Boston University, 915 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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