The course will address the physiologic control of the human body during acute exercise stress, chronic adaptations to regular exercise and the relationships between exercise, nutrition, fitness and health.
During scheduled activity sessions, students should dress in a way which will allows for full participation. In both fitness assessment activities and a variety of exercise programs.
1. Discuss the interpretation of research relating to exercise. 2. Describe the metabolic processes by which energy for physical activity is derived. 3. Describe the use of the basic energy systems in the design and evaluation of exercise training programs. 4. Describe the use of exercise testing to access human energy expenditure and physical fitness. 5. Describe the regulation of the cardiovascular system during exercise. 6. Describe the regulation of the respiratory system during exercise. 7. Describe metabolic, cardiovascular and respiratory exercise adaptations to exercise training. 8. Describe the application of various forms of training commonly used for cardiovascular development. 9. Describe the physiology and integration of the nervous and muscular (neuromuscular) systems as it relates to exercise. 10. Describe neuromuscular adaptations to exercise. 11. Describe the effective use of resistance training in creating neuromuscular adaptations. 12. Describe aspects of the endocrine system that relate to exercise training. 13. Describe alterations to the normal physiologic responses to exercise experienced in extreme environments (altitude, heat, cold) and precautions which can taken to minimize damaging effects. 14. Describe the use of the basic training principles: individuality, specificity, use/disuse, and progressive overload in the design of exercise programs. 15. Describe the application of physiological principles to the design of sports training and fitness programs. 16. Describe the potential value and drawbacks of a variety of ergogenic aids. 17. Describe aspects of nutrition that support physical training and competition. 18. Discuss the relationship between exercise training, obesity and health status.
Examinations 50% Midterm 25% Final 25% Quizzes (2-4 averaged) 30% Review of Literature* 20%
* Literature Review Presentations are provided by placing a power point presentation in Blackboard and providing a short presentation in class. Please consult with the instructor regarding topics.
Grades are determined based on the following scale: A = 89.5-100%, B = 79.6-89.4%, C = 69.5-79.5%, D=<69.5%.
Policies
Quizzes and examinations will consist of multiple choice, true false, short answer and essay questions.
Assignments turned in late will lose 5% per class period unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.
1) Students who miss five or more classes may be subject to instructor withdrawal. 2) Students who miss quizzes or examinations without an excused absence or prior arrangement with the instructor may not makeup those quizzes or examinations. This university abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a handicap”. If you have a documented disability that may impact your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see the instructor as soon as possible to arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability to: the Disability Resource Office, which is located in the Psychology Building, Suite 232.
Course materials are presented using a portable computer and digital projector. In addition, the course will be provided using Blackboard, an interactive software available to registered students through the University Network. Blackboard provides the opportunity to open and print all course materials, follow general and threaded discussions with other students and the instructor, submit required course materials and work in a “virtual” environment, in addition to the traditional classroom and laboratory setting. Students should enter personal information in the course website and add the email address from which they will be communicating during semester. Please check with the instructor if you are not able to access the course website or the blackboard utility.
Lecture Topic Assignments Test/Projects
1 Introduction, History, Research Read Chapter 1.
2&3 Metabolism and Physical Activity Read Chapters 4-8 Quiz 1
4 The Pulmonary System in Exercise Read Chapters 10
5&6 The Cardiovascular System in Exercise Read Chapter11 Quiz 2
7 Metabolic Systems Training Read Chapter 14
8&9 Neuromuscular System in Exercise Read Chapter 12 Midterm
10 Neuromuscular Training Read Chapter 15
11 The Endocrine System in Exercise Read Chapter 13 Quiz 3
12 Nutrition and Exercise Read Chapter 9
13 Health, Body Composition and Exercise Read Chapters 18-20 Quiz 4
14 Exercise in Extreme Environments Chapter 16
15 Ergogenic Aids to Performance Chapter 16
16 Remaining Student Literature Review Presentations Power Point
Presentation and Paper
Finals Final Examination