ANS 439
Comparative Animal Exercise Physiology
Section: 001

Course Description

This course will discuss aspects of exercise physiology with a focus on equine and canine species, also with some discussion on humans, other athletic mammals, aquatic and avian species. The course will cover elements of bioenergetics and exercise metabolism, cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular adaptations to exercise and training, thermoregulation, performance evaluation, biomechanics and lameness, and exercise-related health conditions, with a comparative nature.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00339 Riddick Hall
Class Days:
M W F
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:20am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
P: ANS 205 or BIO 240 & BIO 245 or ZO 250