Oral Presentations
Location
Schewel 215
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
51
Start Date
4-6-2022 1:45 PM
End Date
4-6-2022 2:00 PM
Department
Exercise Physiology
Abstract
The coronavirus disease directly attacks the respiratory system which can cause damage and inflammation in the lungs, thus leading to a decreased capacity for transporting oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream. Following a positive COVID-19 test, it is common for people to experience exaggerated cardiovascular responses to physical stress for multiple weeks, even after one is thought to have recovered. The most debilitating symptoms of COVID-19 are fatigue and shortness of breath which in some cases can last for months after infection. This study will explore how a previous COVID-19 diagnosis affects exercise performance and exertion levels in physically active adults. I expect to see that subjects with a history of COVID-19 will have a lessened exercising ability and higher exertion levels compared to those with no history of COVID-19.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jill LucasDr. Jeffrey HerrickDr. Christine Terry
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The Effect of COVID-19 on Exercise Performance
Schewel 215
The coronavirus disease directly attacks the respiratory system which can cause damage and inflammation in the lungs, thus leading to a decreased capacity for transporting oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream. Following a positive COVID-19 test, it is common for people to experience exaggerated cardiovascular responses to physical stress for multiple weeks, even after one is thought to have recovered. The most debilitating symptoms of COVID-19 are fatigue and shortness of breath which in some cases can last for months after infection. This study will explore how a previous COVID-19 diagnosis affects exercise performance and exertion levels in physically active adults. I expect to see that subjects with a history of COVID-19 will have a lessened exercising ability and higher exertion levels compared to those with no history of COVID-19.