Cardiorespiratory Psychophysiology Emphasizing Heart Rate Variability   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

PH 557 - Cardiorespiratory Psychophysiology Emphasizing Heart Rate Variability


This course emphasizes (a) methods for evaluation and modification of breathing efficiency such as capnometry and (b) methods for evaluation and modification of autonomic quieting such as heart rate variability. Topics covered include (1) Cardiac anatomy and physiology, (2) Respiratory anatomy and physiology, (3) Autonomic nervous system anatomy and physiology, and (4) Heart rate variability psychophysiology, instrumentation, measurement, biofeedback strategies and applications. 3 credit(s)