Non-Stop Course: Applied Exercise Physiology

  • Price
    75 € + 0% VAT
  • Delivery method
    Online
  • Language
    English
  • Scope
    5 ECTS
  • Course dates
    Non-stop course
  • Last application date
  • Entry requirements
    The course acquires a certain level of understanding of basic exercise physiology.

Are you interested in getting a deeper knowledge of the physiological impact on the body that different training methods and environmental conditions can have? This course offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge about applied exercise science.

The course

This course offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and learn new things about applied exercise science. Thanks to the digital learning platform and online video lectures you can perform the course regardless of time and place and you will get access to great course material and a Q&A chat where you can connect whit other sports professionals.
 

During this course you will

  • Understand how you can perform strength and endurance training and how these can be combined in the best way.
  • Get deeper knowledge on how to plan, execute and apply information gained from aerobic exercise tests.
  • Understand how different environmental conditions impact one’s physical performance.
  • Understand the impact of a sedentary behaviour and metabolic health on the body.
  • Understand the physiological changes of ageing and the impact physical activity has on the aging population.
  • Be able to find and apply scientific information and make motivated arguments for health promoting physical activity, exercise and testing.
     

For who?

This course is for students and professionals in the area of sports, who are interested in getting deeper knowledge of the physiological responses on the body to different training methods, different environmental conditions, sedentary behaviour as well as aging. The course requires a certain level of understanding of basic exercise physiology

Execution

The course will be online and performed individually with own pace. It consists of; video lectures, articles and quizzes. The course consists of 5 themes and all of them contains a quiz which must be approved. Each theme equals 1 credit and all or some of them can be completed. The course platform will contain a Q&A chat where it will be possible to ask question to the teacher and other participants.
 

The 5 themes of the course:

  1. Strength- and endurance training
  2. Exercise testing
  3. Exercise in different environmental conditions
  4. Sedentary behaviour and metabolic health
  5. Physical activity, health and aging

Happening at Arcada

24 Aug
2026

Introduction days for new students

Bachelor's students

The introduction days for new bachelor's students are arranged 24–28 August 2026.

Are you a new student at Arcada? You can find more information about the introduction days and schedule in Arcada's study guide Start . 

02 Sep
2026

Opening of the Academic Year

Arcada opens the academic year 2026-27 and launches its anniversary year with a festive celebration on 2 September at 3:00 PM.

More information and the programme will follow.

15 Jan
2027

Graduation Ceremony

Arcada's graduation ceremony will be held on 15 January 2027, welcoming graduates and invited guests to campus to celebrate those who graduated between 4 June - 18 December 2026.

News at Arcada

Arcada awarded status as Elite Athlete Friendly University

Arcada University of Applied Sciences has been audited by the Finnish Olympic Committee and awarded status as Elite Athlete Friendly University. The recognition confirms Arcada’s long term and systematic commitment to supporting elite athletes’ dual careers, enabling the successful combination of higher education studies and elite sports.

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