Discussion of human pregnancy and the impact of exercise to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic syndrome/type 2 diabetes will occur. The theory of the 'Thrifty phenotype' will be discussed and the mother/fetal link to chronic disease risk. Active living during pregnancy and exercise prescription will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3337A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.

Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 seminar hour.