Explores the basic physiological principles of exercise. Discusses what changes occur to the body during exercise and as a result of regular exercise. Emphasizes how applied exercise physiology improves health and fitness of the general population, and how to optimize performance.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
To educate the student about the responses made by the respiratory, circulatory and muscular systems as a result of regular exercise. In addition, the student will learn the best training principles to improve physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition) for the general population and the athlete.
- Muscle Contraction
- Fuel for Exercise
- Strength Training
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
- Cardiovascular System's Response to Exercise
- Respiratory System's Response to Exercise
- Principles of Exercise Training
- Exercise Prescription
- Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport
- Ergogenic Aids
- Children and Sport
- Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments
- Gender Differences in Sport and Exercise
- Disease, Physical Activity, Obesity, and Diabetes
- Aging and Sport
- Identify and define the components of health-related and skill-related physical fitness.
- Describe how to train each of the five components of health-related physical fitness for the general population and the athlete.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of muscle contraction.
- Relate how the different metabolic systems provide fuel for exercise.
- Recognize the nutritional considerations that are important for optimal function and performance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of several of the popular ergogenic aids for performance.
- Analyze how heat, cold, and humidity effect performance.
- Illustrate differences in performance for men and women, and how to prescribe exercise during pregnancy.
- Design an effective exercise program for a child and older adult.
- Synthesize an exercise program designed for weight loss and improved physical fitness.
- Analyze how aerobic training improves heart function.
- Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic training.
- Relate how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together during exercise.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of academic achievement will be identified and implemented by the class instructor. Methods will include, but not be limited to, individual projects, vocabulary, class participation (discussion and critiques), laboratories, and tests.
To be determined by the instructor.
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Determined by department.