Gianluca Vernillo, PhD

Assistant Professor, Augustana - Social Sciences
Directory

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.

LECTURE 1B01 (88382)

2026-01-26 - 2026-04-17
TR 12:40 - 14:10



AUPED 317 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.

LECTURE 1B01 (85923)

2026-01-26 - 2026-04-17
W 13:30 - 16:30



AUPED 343 - Physiological Factors and Principles of Human Performance

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.

LECTURE 1B01 (86309)

2026-01-26 - 2026-04-17
TR 08:30 - 10:00

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

AUSES 232 - Introduction to Biomechanics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of the application of physical laws to movement and structure. Principles of motion, force, and equilibrium are stressed. Various sport skills are examined from a biomechanical perspective. Prerequisite: AUPED 112.

LECTURE A01 (57203)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 14:00 - 15:20



AUSES 314 - Exercise Physiology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.

LECTURE A01 (57204)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 09:30 - 10:50

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

AUSES 317 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.

LECTURE B01 (82141)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 14:00 - 15:20



AUSES 343 - Physiological Factors and Principles of Human Performance

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.

LECTURE B01 (82142)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50



AUSES 393 - Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Study of protocols and the physiological principles underlying tests of fitness and performance assessment. Prerequisites: AUSTA 153; AUPED 314. Note: Students must have at least third year standing.

LECTURE B01 (82143)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 15:30 - 16:50



AUSES 490 - Directed Study I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

IND B01 (83399)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
01:00 - 01:00



AUSES 491 - Directed Study II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

IND B01 (83400)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
01:00 - 01:00