Extreme Exercise Physiology

Education facts

Code: 3ID702

The course covers physiological adaptations to high physical demands in sports and exercise. It also examines the effects of exposure and physical exertion in extreme environments, particularly in Arctic conditions. Topics include physiological adaptations in the cardiorespiratory system, nervous system, immune system, musculature, and energy metabolism. The consequences of exposure to extreme environmental factors (e.g., cold, heat, high altitude, wind, and water) and prolonged physical exertion, such as ultradistance events, are discussed, including the impact of age, gender, and nutritional status.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and a minimum of 7,5 university credits in human biology/physiology or equivalent qualifications.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Extreme Exercise Physiology

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %