PHE 456 Health Aspects of Aging

Examination of health-related changes that occur with aging. Review of current scientific literature with an investigation of physiological mechanisms responsible for changes in functional capacity throughout life. Explores the role of physical activity and nutrition in healthy aging. Also offered for graduate-level credit as PHE 556 and may be taken only once for credit. Expected preparation: PHE 295 or PHE 250, and Bi 302.