The course will extend exercise physiology concepts presented in EXHP 344 into practical laboratory experiences.
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. Demonstrate an understanding of laboratory and testing terminology. 2. Demonstrate the ability to convert English measurements to metric values. 3. Demonstrate the ability to calculate estimated VO2, Kcal expenditure and MET requirements, using ACSM equations, for cycling, running and stepping exercise. 4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct basic research and develop a research abstract. 5. Demonstrate practical skill in the measurement of resting and exercise heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, blood pressure and preparation for electrocardiograms. 6. Gain experience in the measurement of lung volumes using spirometry. 7. Gain experience in the measurement and evaluation of various forms of muscular strength. 8. Gain experience in the measurement and evaluation of anaerobic capacity and power output. 9. Gain experience in the measurement and evaluation of aerobic capacity using submaximal and maximal protocols. 10. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret research articles.
Midterm Examination 20% Final Examination 20% Lab Reports (~ 7 to 9 plus one HW averaged)* 60%
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%. The Final Examinations will consist of multiple choice, true false, short answer and essay questions. Assignments turned in late will lose 5% per class period. The lowest lab report grade will be dropped in the final calculation of the grade – however, all laboratory abstracts must be submitted for this to occur. If a laboratory abstract is not submitted it will count as a zero grade.
1) Full attendance and participation in this class is mandatory, as there will be no opportunity to recreate lab experiences. Please adjust your schedule accordingly. All students are expected to participate as subjects as well as experimenter for various labs so dress accordingly. Students who miss 2 or more lab classes may be subject to instructor withdrawal. 2) Students who miss due dates on abstracts or examinations without an excused absence or prior arrangement with the instructor may not makeup those quizzes or examinations. 3) The University abides by the American’s 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 performance in this class for which you 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, the Disability Services Office, which is located in the Psychology Building, Room 232.
Course materials are presented using a portable computer and digital projector. In addition, the course will be provided using Blackboard, 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 must submit the email address at which they will be communicating during class.
Week Lab Assignments
1 Terminology, metric conversions Read 1-22, Metabolic Calculations Handout
Lab Procedures, Metabolic
Calculations, Research Abstracts
2 (1) Measurement of Ht, Weight, BMI
Do Metabolic Calculations Complete Problem Sheet for HW.
3 & 4 (2) Measurement of HR, BP and Read 183-200, Lab 1 due.
RPE at rest and during exercise.
5 (3) Lung Volumes Read 227-240, Lab 2 due
6 (4) Anaerobic Capacity Lab Read 85-98, Lab 3 due.
7 Midterm Examination
8&9 (5) Submaximal Tests for Read 139-153, Supplemental
Estimation of VO2max/ECG Lab 4 due.
10 (6) Progressive Protocols for Review 155-183,Supplemental
Lactate Threshold & Lab 5 due.
VO2max Estimations
11 (7) Strength/Power Assessment Read 33-56, 67-78, Lab 6 due.
12 (8) Flexibility Read 253-262, Lab 7 due.
13 (9) Body Composition Read 279-292, Lab 8 due.
14 Review/Makeup Lab 9 due.
15 Review/Makeup
Finals Final Examination
Lab Questions
The format of this class is designed to support those questions students have or develop regarding various aspects of exercise physiology. Each lab experience represents an opportunity to address a research question. Students will be asked to supply questions they would like to address and these will be used to design each lab experience.