HPER 208 - Intro/Exercise Physiology
Description: This introduction to exercise physiology will introduce the effects of
exercise on the muscular system, the cardiovascular system and the
metabolic system. The course will prepare the student in the design of and
principles for an individual exercise program. 3 hrs./wk. This course will
not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical
Education. Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required. Prerequisites: NONE Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net Course Fees: NONE Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
Content Outline & Competencies: I. Introduction to Exercise Physiology A. Describe Exercise physiology and why we study the subject B. Differentiate between exercise responses and training adaptations C. Compare levels of training adaptation D. List and explain training principles E. Define and explain periodization F. Identify symptoms of overtraining II. The Skeletal System A. Differentiate between cortical and trabecular bone B. Define bone remodeling C. Describe the hormonal control of bone remodeling and growth D. Identify age-related changes in bone density E. Identify sex-related differences in bone density F. Discuss the factors involved in the attainment of peak bone density G. Apply training principles to the development of an exercise program that would enhance bone growth H. Describe the skeletal adaptations that occur as a result of an exercise training program I. Identify the risk to bone health associated with athletic amenorrhea III. Skeletal Muscle A. Describe the functions of skeletal muscle tissue B. Identify the characteristics of muscle tissue that make movement possible C. Discuss the sliding-filament theory of muscle contraction D. Explain the changes that occur in the sarcomere during contraction E. Identify and discuss the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, T-Tubules and myofibrils F. Describe the sequence of events involved in the stimulation of muscle contraction G. Differentiate muscle fiber types on the basis of contractile and metabolic properties H. Compare and discuss the relationships between “fiber type” and athletic participation. IV. Muscular Contraction and Human Movement A. Differentiate between force and load B. Compare and contrast concentric and eccentric dynamic contractions C. Describe neural and mechanical factors that affect force development D. Identify possible causes of muscle fatigue E. Discuss the two models of delayed-onset muscle soreness F. Identify the different laboratory methods for assessing muscular function G. Describe the basic pattern of strength development H. Describe the factors that affect age-related loss of muscular strength V. Muscular Training Principles A. Develop a resistance training program to include each training principle B. Describe the muscular adaptations to dynamic resistance training C. Describe the muscular adaptations to dynamic aerobic endurance training programs D. Discuss the relationship between muscle function and lower-back pain E. List the effects of anabolic steroid use F. Compare the position of the class and the American College of Sports Medicine in the use of anabolic steroids and other chemically enhanced body supplements. VI. Neuromuscular Aspects of Movement A. Describe the nerve supply to muscle B. Describe the sequence of events at the neuromuscular junction C. Describe the structure of the muscle spindle D. Describe the structure of Golgi tendon organ E. Explain how the muscle spindle and Golgi tendon function with the myotatic reflex F. Differentiate between dynamic and static flexibility G. Describe how to assess flexibility H. Discuss the relationship between flexibility and low-back pain I. Compare different types of flexibility training J. Develop a flexibility program VII. Respiration A. Explain pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, and internal respiration B. Explain the mechanics of breathing C. Differentiate between pulmonary and bronchial circulation D. Describe static and dynamic lung volumes E. Explain how respiration is regulated at rest and during exercise F. Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the circulatory system G. Explain how oxygen is released to the tissues VIII. Respiratory Exercise Response and Training Adaptations A. Graph and explain the response of respiratory changes during moderate aerobic exercise B. Graph and explain the response of respiratory changes during heavy aerobic exercise C. Graph and explain the response of respiratory changes during incremental to maximum exercise D. Graph and explain the response of respiratory changes during static exercise E. List the adaptations that occur in the respiratory system as a result of exercise training F. Discuss the variations of respiratory dynamics with varying age groups G. Discuss the variations of respiratory dynamics between males and females H. Research the value in altitude training I. Research the affects of training in polluted conditions IX. Cardiovascular System A. Explain the functions of the cardiovascular system B. Identify the components of the cardiovascular system C. Explain how electrical excitation is spread through the conduction system of the heart. D. Explain how the cardiovascular system is regulated E. Discuss measurements for oxygen consumption, cardiac output, SV, HR and blood pressure X. Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise A. Graph and explain the cardiovascular responses during moderate aerobic exercise B. Graph and explain the cardiovascular responses during heavy aerobic exercise C. Graph and explain the cardiovascular responses during incremental to maximum exercise D. Graph and explain the cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise E. Graph and explain the cardiovascular responses during static exercise F. Discuss the similarities and differences between the sexes in cardiovascular response to exercise G. Discuss the similarities and differences between age groups in cardiovascular response to exercise XI. Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and adaptations A. Discuss the development of a Cardiorespiratory training program B. Differentiate among the methods used to classify exercise intensity C. Calculate training intensity ranges using maximal heart rate D. Discuss the merits of specificity training in relationship to cardiovascular adaptations XII. Thermoregulation A. Identify environmental factors that affect human thermoregulation B. Describe thermal balance C. Discuss factors that contribute to heat gain and heat loss D. List the mechanisms by which heat is lost from the body XIII. Energy Production A. Describe the role of ATP B. Summarize cellular respiration in the production of ATP from carbohydrate fuels C. Summarize cellular respiration in the production of ATP from fat fuels D. Summarize cellular respiration in the production of ATP from protein fuels E. Calculate the production of ATP from glucose and/or glycogen F. Calculate the production of ATP from fatty acids G. Calculate the production of ATP from amino acids H. Compare the use of carbohydrate, fat and protein substrates during exercise I. Compare the differences of exercise intensity and the use carbohydrate, fat and protein substrates XIV. Anaerobic Metabolism During Exercise A. Describe the energy continuum of maximal exercise B. Discuss sports that use the anaerobic metabolism pathways C. Explain the physiological reasons why lactate may accumulate in the blood D. Distinguish between the ATP-PC, lactic, and oxygen systems E. Explain oxygen deficit F. Explain the fate of lactate during exercise and recovery XV. Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise A. Explain the aerobic response to exercise B. Compare oxygen consumption during short term, light aerobic exercise C. Compare oxygen consumption during moderate intensity exercise D. Compare oxygen consumption during prolonged heavy exercise E. Compare oxygen consumption during incremental maximum exercise F. Describe how the oxygen cost of breathing changes during exercise G. Calculate the metabolic cost of activity in varying exercises H. List the ways in which an exercising individual can increase his/her efficiency I. Explain why efficiency and economy are important to exercise performance XVI. Metabolic Training Principles and Adaptations A. Name the metabolic training principles B. Describe the metabolic adaptations that occur due to a well-designed training program XVII. Nutrition for Fitness & Athletics A. List the differences between nutrition goals for training and competition B. Discuss a balanced diet for sedentary individuals C. Discuss a balanced diet for active individuals D. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of a high carbohydrate diet E. Discuss situations that a higher RDA of protein may or may not be advisable F. Explain carbohydrate loading G. Research the value of commercially available sport drinks H. Identify and discuss eating disorders XVIII. Body Composition & Weight Control A. Describe body composition B. Calculate percent body fat C. Contrast the percent body fat between average adult males and females D. Differentiate between overweight and obesity E. List and discuss the health risks of being overweight or obese F. Compare the effects of diet alone, exercise alone, and exercise & diet combined to percent body fat G. Apply the training principles to percent body fat control Methods of Evaluation of Competencies: Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods: Tests and Final Exam 50-70% of grade Projects 20-50% of grade Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade Total 100% Caveats: NONE Disabilities: If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged. JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center. |
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