EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
HPA 1042
Spring Term, 2015
Instructor: Fredric L. Goss, Ph.D.
Office: 113 Trees Hall
Office Phone: 412-648-8259
Required Text:
email: goss@pitt.edu
Kenney, W.L., J.H. Wilmore, & D.L. Costill.
Physiology of Sport and Exercise.
(5th edition) Human Kinetics: Champagne, IL.
Purpose:
The course is intended to provide the undergraduate exercise
science major with an overview of the principles of exercise
physiology.
Objective:
In satisfactorily completing this course, students are expected
to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the following:
Course Content:
Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle
Fuel for Exercising Muscle: Metabolism and Hormonal Control
Neural Control of Exercising Muscle
Energy Expenditure and Fatigue
The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
Principles of Exercise Training
Adaptations to Resistance Training
Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments: Thermoregulation
Exercise at Altitude
Training for Sport
Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport
Ergogenic Aids and Sport
Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise
Aging in Sport and Exercise
Sex Differences in Sport and Exercise
Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness
Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity
Obesity, Diabetes and Physical Activity
Exam Schedule
January 29
February 19
March 24
April 16
Quiz Schedule
January 15
February 10
March 3
April 2
Laboratory Schedule
Laboratory activities will begin the week of January 19. The Laboratory
schedule will be posted online.
Grading System
First Exam = 20% of Final Grade
Second Exam =20% of Final Grade
Third Exam = 20% of Final Grade
Fourth Exam = 20% of Final Grade
Laboratory Reports = 10% of Final Grade
Quizzes = 10% of Final Grade
All laboratory reports must be typed and double-spaced.
Note – the instructor reserves the right to alter the course content and
schedule.
Grading Scale:
Numerical
Grade (%)
Grade
100-93
92-90
89-88
87-83
82-80
79-78
Letter Grade
Numerical
Grade (%)
A
AB+
B
BC+
77-73
72-70
69-68
67-63
62-60
Below 60
Letter
C
CD+
D
DF
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to adhere to the standards of academic honesty.
Any student engaged in cheating, plagiarism, or other acts of academic
dishonesty would be subject to disciplinary action. Any student suspected
of violating this obligation for any reason during the semester will be
required to participate in the procedural process, initiated at the instructor
level, as outlined in the University Guidelines on Academic Integrity
http://www.provost.pitt.edu/info/ai1.html. This may include, but is not
limited to the confiscation of the examination of any individual suspected of
violating the University Policy.
Disability Services:
If you have a disability, contact both your instructor and the Office of
Disability Resources and Services (DRS), 216 William Pitt Union, 412-6487890/412-383-7355 (TTD) as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify
your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.
Statement on Classroom Recording:
“To ensure the free and open discussion of ideas, students may not record
classroom lectures, discussion and/or activities without the advance written
permission of the instructor, and any such recording properly approved in
advance can be used solely for the student’s own private use.”