Advanced Physiology of Exercise and Training

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Course
SPSC 3275
Discontinued
No
Course Code
SPSC 3275
Descriptive
Advanced Physiology of Exercise and Training
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
202020
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Contact Hours
4 hours per week
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Laboratory Evaluation
  • Group Projects
  • Technology Based Learning
Course Description
With the completion of this course students will be able to analyze and interpret biological information pertaining to neuromuscular, endocrine and cardio-respiratory physiology including acute and chronic adaptations to these systems.
Course Content
  1. Exercise and Response of Biological Systems
    • neuromuscular structural and functional plasticity
    • integrated influences on metabolism
    • oxygen transport systems and support
  2. Maintaining Homeostasis
    • thermoregulation
    • feedback systems
      • negative/positive feedback loops
    • postural regulation
    • processing and interpretation of somatosensory information
  3. Exercise in Extreme Environments
    • physiological adaptation to high altitude
    • physiological adaptation to hyperbaric conditions
    • physiological adaptation to extreme heat and cold
  4. Exercise in Special Populations
    • exercise immunology
    • cardiovascular rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of exercise physiology
  2. Knowledge and application of acute and chronic effects of exercise
  3. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of physiological responses to physical activity
  4. Demonstrate competencies in laboratory techniques in the areas of assess parameters of endocrine, neuromuscular, and cardio-respiratory systems
  5. Read and interpret lab assessment results
Means of Assessment

The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based upon adherence to college evaluation policy regarding number and weighing of evaluations, for example a course of three credits or more should have at least three separate evaluations. The following is presented as an example assessment format for this course:

Laboratories (5) 50%
Mid-term exam 20%
Final exam 30%

 

Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Tipton, C. (2006). ACSM’s Advanced Exercise Physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers, Philadephia, USA.

Prerequisites

60 credits, including SPSC 2275

Which Prerequisite

SPSC 4161