Explores the physiological principles of exercise with emphasis on the circulatory, respiratory, and muscular systems. Discusses what changes occur to the body during exercise and as a result of regular exercise. Establishes a scientific basis for how to prescribe exercise appropriately. Laboratory activities include measurement of oxygen uptake, fat and muscle composition, anaerobic ability, and muscular strength.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
To develop a scientific understanding for the principles of exercise.
- Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology
Describe the measurement of work, power, energy expenditure, and economy.
- Bioenergetics of Exercise
Examine the differences in aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
- Exercise and the Immune System
Summarize the effect exercise has on the immune system.
- The Nervous Systems Control of Movement
Explain the role of the nervous system in muscle contraction.
- Respiration During Exercise
Describe the structure and mechanics of breathing during exercise.
- Circulatory Response to Exercise
Examine the circulatory systems response to exercise.
- Nutrition and Energy
Examine the role of nutrition in energy production.
- Body Composition and its Role in Performance
Evaluate methods of measuring body composition.
- Exercise in Challenging Environments
Evaluate how to exercise safely in the heat, cold, and at high altitudes.
- Ergogenic Aids to Performance
Evaluate the effectiveness of various pharmacological and nutritional aids to performance.
- Laboratory - Health Screening
Demonstrate measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and resting and exercise electrocardiogram.
- Laboratory - Pulmonary Function
Evaluate static and dynamic pulmonary function.
- Laboratory - Measurement of VO2max
Compare estimates of VO2max.
- Laboratory - Body Composition Assessment
Calculate lean body mass and fat mass.
- Laboratory - Measurement of Muscular Power
Graph the differences in aerobic and anaerobic power in classmates.
- Laboratory - Measurement of Absolute and Relative Muscular Strength
Explain the differences in absolute and relative muscular strength.
- Laboratory - Electromyography
Conclude the primary muscle mover in several exercises.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of academic achievement may include, but not be limited to case studies, quizzes, lab reports, group projects, individual projects, discussions, essays, and exams.
Chosen at the discretion of the instructor.