This course focuses on the effects of exercise on the heart and heart rate, exploring how the heart undergoes structural and functional changes in response to exercise training. Exercise is a powerful tool to improve heart health, but different exercise intensities and durations have varying effects on the heart. This course begins by addressing the basic physiological responses during exercise, specifically changes in heart rate, and explains how the heart adapts through structural adjustments (such as cardiac hypertrophy) to increase efficiency. The course is divided into three parts. The first hour will focus on the heart rate response during exercise, including variations from rest to different intensities. The second hour will delve into the physiological adaptations of the heart to training, including changes in heart structure, such as ventricular dilation, and the improvement in cardiac pumping efficiency. The third hour will focus on the impact of exercise prescriptions on individual health, particularly how to plan suitable exercise intensity to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Implemented by Department of Exercise and Health Sciences
Date: 2026/03/23