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Exploring Exercise Physiology Through Computer Simulation

  • Level: High School
  • Topic: Exercise Physiology

Description: The purpose of this activity is to expose students to computer simulations of basic physiological functions that potentially could cover a variety of topics. This is the same simulation that is used of the University Medical Center School in Jackson, MS.

Author:
T. Montgomery Hinton
Research Host:
Joey P. Granger Ph.D.
  • Northwest Rankin High School
    Brandon, MS
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
  • Summer Research Teacher
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    ,
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology

Related Resources
  • See a related Project WISE Unit

Additional Activity

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:
In this activity..
An inquiry level of 4 or 54
An integrated Internet componentN/A
Assessments for content knowledgeYes
Assessments for process skillsYes
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal useN/A
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all studentsYes
Proper safety precautions and warningsYes

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