Keep Pumping: How the Heart & Vessels Adapt to Exercise

Primary Instructor:  Dr. Katie O'Bright, PT, DPT, OCS

In this 2-hr live, virtual course, participants will explore 2020 updates in cardiovascular function and adapation to exercise. In the course, we will review basic anatomy and physiology and then dive deep into how the heart and vessels adapt to various types of exercise, including "cardio", high intensity interval training (HIIT, resistance traning, and yoga/meditation. We will review the effects of heart rate, blood pressure and total peripheral resistance on heart function. We will also touch briefly on the effects of chronic illness on cardiovascular function. Participants will walk away having met the following objectives:

1.Recall the basic macro- and micro-anatomy features of the heart, arteries, and veins

2.Understand the neural circuitry and innervation of the heart

3.Understand heart/pulse rate, blood pressure, & total peripheral resistance

4.Understand how the heart and vessels adapt to changes in physical workload both acutely and over time

5.Understand the effects of different types of exercise on cardiovascular function (resistance training, aerobic, anaerobic, meditation/yoga)

6.Understand how common diseases affect the cardiovascular system (hypertension, obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol)

7.Understand the effects of exercise on the aforementioned diseases

8.Understand “referral” protocol for an individual with suspected or unstable symptoms

9.Apply knowledge appropriately in a variety of case examples

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All registrants will receive a recording of the criteria within 24 hours of the live course. 

For individuals taking this course for continuing education credit*, please note that many credentialing institutions require live course attendence to meet criteria for Category A (live course/clinic). Your course certificate will note whether you attended the live course or purchased a recording. A competency quiz with a score of 70% or greater will be required and must be completed within 7 days of the live course in order to receive a course certificate.

*The course meets criteria for most Category A (live course/clinic) continuing education credits for fitness professionals and healthcare providers. If you plan to take this course for CE credit, please check with your respective credentialing agency or state board to ensure the objectives of the course match your specific requirement. RHE assumes no liability or responsibily for CEU/CME credits that are not approved by your credentialing institution or state board.