Dr. E. Chaloupka
4 S.H. with Laboratory
 

Prerequisites: Structure and Function of the Human Body I and II (0835.241 and 0835.242 respectively) OR Anatomy and Physiology I and II (0410.210 and 0410.212 respectively). In order to enroll in EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY the student must have completed the preceding prerequisites with a passing grade.

Description:  This course examines the interrelationship between exercise and human physiological response.  It studies the function of the human body under the stress of exercise, both per exercise bout and as a result of the training/conditioning process.  Topical areas investigated are:  nutrition as related to energy production; the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular and nervous systems, conditioning methods, body composition, and exercise in thermal stress environments.

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

        1.    Define exercise physiology.
        2.    Discuss the role of nutrition and its effect on physical performance.
        3.    Discuss anaerobic and aerobic metabolism and their roles as energy sources for physical work.
        4.    Discuss the effects of exercise on nervous and muscle tissue.
        5.    Discuss and identify the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
        6.    Explain and discuss tests of physical work capacity.
        7.    Identify the components of body composition and discuss the effects of nutrition and exercise on these components.
        8.    Discuss the effects of exercise on the aging process.
        9.    Define, discuss, and compare the effects of low and high intensity exercise.
        10.   Explain the effects of training, detraining and implications of these changes.
        11.   Explain the body's response to dynamic exercise.
        12.   Demonstate the appropriate procedures and instrumentation for monitoring cardiovascular responses to exercise.
        13.   Describe the guidelines for conducting an exercise test for a normal subject.  Administer a maximal and
                submaximal exercise test on a normal subject.
        14.   Operate an arm ergometer, treadmill, and bicycle ergometer appropriately.
        15.   Effectiely monitor subject vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure) before, during and
                after exercise.
        16.   Determine the subject's maximal and target exercise heart rates and adhere to guidelines utilizing both
                during exercise programs.
        17.   Explain the theoretical principles of isotonic (eccentric and concentric), isometric, and isokinetic
                exercise, open-chain exercise and closed chain exercise.
        18.   Understand the following terms: fitness, endurance, conditioning, adaptation, cardiac output, stroke volume,
                V02 max, a-V02 diff., training stimulus threshold, metabolic equivalent (MET), telemetry, and efficiency.
        19.   Describe the factors influencing the transport of oxygen.
        20.   Design an appropriate exercise program for wellness.
        21.   Educate a subject regarding the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and the role of each
                in a comprehensive exercise program.
        22.   Identify causes of heat stress during physical activity.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

     1.    Introduction to Exercise Physiology                                                 Chapter

     2.    Nutrition: The Basis of Performance                                                        1
                    a.    carbohydrates
                    b.    fats
                    c.    proteins

        3.    Energy Transfer                                                                               4,5,6,7
                    a.    caloric values
                    b.    energy forms
                    c.    chemical energy
                    d.    energy release from foods
                    e.    energy release during exercise

        4.    Energy Expenditure Measurement During Rest and Exercise                    8,9
                    a.    direct calorimetry
                    b.    indirect calorimetry
                    c.    respiratory quotient
                    d.    basal metabolic rate
                    e.    energy cost during exercise

        5.    Respiratory System                                                                        12,13,14
                    a     gas exchange
                    b.    pulmonary ventilation
                    c.    lung volumes
                    d.    partial pressure
                    e.    oxygen transport
                    f.     carbon dioxide transport
                    g.    control of ventilation at rest and during exercise

        6.    Cardiovascular System                                                                   15,16,17
                   a.    heart
                   b.    blood vessels
                   c.    blood pressure
                   d.    heart rate regulation
                   e.    blood flow regulation
                   f.     cardiac output
                   g.    stroke volume
                   h.    tissue oxygen extration
                   i.    ECG interpretation

        7.    Skeletal Muscle                                                                                18,19
                   a.   muscle cell structure
                   b.   basic fiber types
                   c.   neuromuscular organization and contol

        8.    Development and Conduct of Training Regimens                                  21,22
                   a.   training principles
                   b.   interval taining
                   c.   continuous training
                   d.   aerobic effects
                   e.   anaerobic effects
                   f.    strength training

        9.    Body Composition, Obesity and Weight Control                                  27,29
                   a.   total body weight
                   b.   fat weight
                   c.   lean body weight
                   d.   body fat determination
                   e.   weight control
                   f.    caloric values during exercise

        10.    Exercise, Aging and Cardiovascular Disease                                        30
                   a.   aging and function
                   b.   exercise and its effects on cardiovascular disease

        11.    Exercise and Thermal Stress                                                               25
                   a.   mechanicsm of thermal regulation
                   b.   thermoregulation and environmental stress during exercise

REQUIRED TEXT:

1.    McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I., and Katch, V.L.: Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition and
     Human Performance,  4th ed., Williams and Wilkens, Baltimore, MD 1996.

2.    Adams, Gene: Exercise Physiology Lab. Manual Brown and Benchmark, Dubuue, Iowa, 3rd ed. 1998.

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1.    Astand, P.O. and Rodahl, K., Textbook of Work Physiology,  John Wiley, NY 1996
2.    Brooks, G.A. and Fahey, T.D., Exercise Physiology,  John Wiley, NY 1996
3.    deVries, H.A., Physiology and Exercise, 5th ed. John Wiley, NY, 1994
4.    Fox, E.L., Bowers, R.W., and Foss, M.L., The Physiological Basis of Physical Education and
      Athletics, 5th ed. W.C. Brown, Dubuque, Iowa, 1993
5.    Wilmore, J., and Costill, D., Training for Sport and Activity,  3rd ed., Brown, Dubuque, Iowa, 1998.
6.    Powers, S.K. and Howley, E.T. Exercise Physiology, W.C. Brown, Dubuque, Iowa, 3rd ed. 1997.

REFERENCE JOURNALS

1.    Journal of Applied Physiology, Respiratory, Environmental, and Exercise Physiology
2.    European Journal of Applied Physiology
3.    Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
4.    Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
5.    Physical Therapy
6.    Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
7.    The Physician and Sports Medicine
 

EVALUATION:

1. Two (2) lecture exams @ 17.5 pts. ea.                 35 pts.
2. Two (2) laboratory exams @ 12.5 pts. ea.             25 pts.
3. Participation in ten (10) laboratories
        at one (1) pt. ea.                                             10 pts.
4. Submission of ten (10) laboratory
        reports @ 2 pts. each                                     20 pts.
5. Study Participation                                            10 pts.

                                    Total                                 100 pts.

LETTER GRADES:
90+                A                                                        
86-89            A-
83-85            B+
80-82            B
76-79            B-
73-75            C+
70-72            C
66-69            C-
63-65            D+
60-62            D
56-59            D-
55-below       F

NOTE:

1.    Any missed lecture or laboratory exam will not be allowed to be made up without a 20% grade reduction.  A total of one exam will be allowed to be made up with the above penalty applied.  A missed exam in excess of one will not be allowed to be made up and the points for that exam will be lost toward the final grade.

The exception to the above will be when (a) a student knows in advance that he/she will miss an exam and arranges with the instructor to take the exam prior to the regularly scheduled class time for the exam or (b) a student is absent from class due to PERSONAL MEDICAL reasons.  In this case in order to not be penalized for missing an exam the student must present ON THE DAY OF RETURN TO CLASS a physician's prescription stating: (1) reason for medical absence from class and (2) the inclusive dates of medical absence from class.

Any missed exam for whatever reason must be made up prior to or during the next regularly scheduled class!

2. It is fully expected that the student read assigned textbook and laboratory book readings prior to each class. Questions for exams will be drawn from both lectured/discussion and text/laboratory book material.

3. LABORATORY

(a)  THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE UPS OF LABS.  A student missing a lab loses 1 pt. from the final grade for each lab missed.

(b)  Each LAB REPORT is worth a maximum of 2 pts.  A student may not submit a lab report without having attended the lab and personally collecting the data.  ALL laboratory reports must be submitted no later than at the BEGINNING of the next regularly scheduled laboratory. NO LATE LABORATORY REPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

(c)  The only exception to (a) and (b) is when a student is excused due to PERSONAL MEDICAL REASONS which meet the criteria of (#1) above.  Laboratories will still not be allowed to be made-up but the student's final laboratory grade will be based on a pro-rating of completed laboratories.

4.  Withdrawal Signature Schedule (See schedule of courses)
 It is the policy of the Department of Health and Exercise Science that a course in the department may not be withdrawn from during the last two (2) weeks of the regular semester.

5. Please review Rowan University Attendance Policy.