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EXER 545. ENVIRONMENTAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. This course will focus on the physiological adaptations of humans in extreme environments, both at rest and during exercise. Specifically, this class will cover heat/humidity, cool water and air environments, and altitude exposure in addition to pre- and post-exercise environmental exposure effects on sports performance recovery. Additionally, methods of altering physiological predisposition to tolerance under environmental stress will be examined. Three hours.