KINS 387 Physiology of Exercise
Fall 2011
M, W, F 11:00-11:50
Section 1: Laboratory Tuesday 2:00-3:40
Section 2: Laboratory Thursday 2:00-3:40
Instructor: Cathy J. Roy, Ph.D.
Office: 149B Willett Hall
Phone: (434) 395-2846
Email: roycj@longwood.edu
Office Hours: Mon & Wed 12:00-1:30
Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:30
Also by appointment
Credits: 4
Course Description:
Exercise physiology can be defined as both a basic and an applied science that describes, explains,
and uses the body's response to exercise and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human
physical potential. We will study the immediate (short-term) and long-term effects of exercise on the
metabolic, neuromuscular-skeletal, and cardiovascular-respiratory systems and on the human
organism as a whole unit. The course will also include topics such as the role of exercise in healthrelated issues as well as physical training for fitness and sports performance. We will discuss current
areas of research and controversies in exercise physiology.
In addition, a presentation of laboratory procedures and biomedical instrumentation pertinent to
exercise physiology laboratories and applied physiology research will be included in this course.
Students will be involved in a review of current research in each area of laboratory experimentation
and will participate as both subjects and investigators in each laboratory experiment.
Course Objectives relate to NASPE Standard 1.1
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
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Understand the importance of studying exercise physiology for exercise professionals,
athletic trainers, physical educators, coaches, and pre-professional clinicians.
Know that exercise physiology is concerned with both health and athletic performance.
Summarize the processes of cellular respiration for the production of ATP from
carbohydrate, fat and protein fuel substrates.
Compare the relative use of carbohydrate, fat, and protein fuel substrates on the basis of
intensity and duration of exercise.
Discuss the role of the major organ systems in the performance of various forms of exercise
and the primary adaptations of the major organ systems to various forms of chronic exercise
training.
Have a basic knowledge of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism and be able to differentiate
between activities that are primarily aerobic or anaerobic.
Be able to identify the metabolic adaptations to endurance, sprint, and resistance training.
Understand the responses of the cardiovascular system during exercise and to exercise
training.
Understand both the respiratory response and the factors that control breathing during
exercise
Describe the role of skeletal muscle plays during exercise
Be familiar with the sliding filament model of muscle contraction and know the
characteristics that differentiate fast twitch from slow twitch muscle fibers.
Know the effects of acute and chronic exercise on hormone (endocrine) secretion.
Understand the differences between aerobic exercise prescriptions for public health and the
improvement of cardiorespiratory fitness, as well as understand how mode, intensity,
duration, frequency of training are necessary components for improving fitness.
14. Be able to identify the primary physiological factors that determine anaerobic and
endurance performance in athletes.
15. Understand basic concepts regarding the central and peripheral causes of fatigue.
16. Have a basic understanding of how ergogenic aids can improve sports and exercise
performance, as well as describe the potential effects of selected ergogenic aids.
17. Know the effects of acute and chronic training on maximal oxygen consumption, anaerobic
capabilities, and muscle strength in children and adolescents.
18. List the various devices used to assess body composition and be able to describe the
relationships between body weight (fat distribution) and the likelihood of developing various
diseases. Additionally, recognize the opposing viewpoints regarding the importance of body
composition assessment.
19. Discuss the interrelationship between exercise and body composition.
20. Demonstrate muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular and flexibility testing
techniques.
21. Discuss the different techniques used by exercise professionals when prescribing exercise
programs, subsequently followed by designing an individual exercise program based on the
material learned in class.
Grading:
Content
In-class Quizzes (10 pts each)
Exams (3)
Final Exam Comprehensive
Lab Reports (5-15 pts each)
Critical Thinking Final Paper
Percent value
15%
35%
30%
15%
5%
Approximate point value
90 points
80 points each
185 points
95 points
50 points
Final Grade Scale:
Students will be graded based on the following grade cut-offs:
A- =90-92%
A = 93-97%
A+ = 98-100%
B- =80-82%
B = 83-87%
B+ = 88-89.99%
C- =70-72%
C = 73-77%
C+ = 78-79.99%
D- =60-62%
D = 63-67%
D+ = 68-69.99%
F = <60%
Required Textbooks:
Powers, S., and E. Howley. 2009. Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and
Performance. 7th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies.
Roy, C.J. 2011. KINS 387 Exercise Physiology Lab Manual. Available at LU bookstore
Prerequisites:
BIO 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology I or equivalent
BIO 207: Human Anatomy and Physiology II or equivalent
Note: Because this is not a basic human physiology course, very little time will be devoted to basic
physiological mechanisms. Therefore, for a complete understanding of the concepts covered in this
course, one must have a fundamental knowledge of human physiology.
Class Attendance Policy:
While class attendance is not mandatory, students are expected to attend all classes. Students must
assume full responsibility for any loss incurred because of absence. Since failure to attend class may
impair the educational process as well as academic performance, university policy allows the
instructor to assign a grade of "F" for the course when a student has missed (excused or unexcused)
more than 25% (i.e. 12 classes) of class sessions. Your final grade in this course may be lowered by
one letter grade if you miss more than 10% of EITHER labs or lectures. If your final grade is
"borderline", your attendance will be taken into consideration. You are advised to attend class, as
past student performance has demonstrated those who regularly attend, tend to perform better in
this class.
Exams:
An exam will be given at the completion of each logical section. The first, second, and third exams
are worth 35% of the final grade. The final exam is comprehensive and worth 30% of the final grade.
Exams typically consist of short answer and objective type questions. Exams will be on the following
dates:
Exam #1
Friday, September 23rd
Exam #2
Friday, October 21st
Exam #3
Monday, November 21st
Final Exam Friday, December 9th, 8:00-10:30am
Quizzes:
When? Every Wednesday, at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. NO make-ups are
allowed for quizzes missed without prior VERBAL notification (i.e. before class). Quizzes will
account for 15% of the final grade and will be comprised of true-false, matching, multiple choice
type questions.
Final Paper:
This final reflective assignment is geared to foster critical thinking and application with regards to
principles of Exercise Physiology. Details will be given in class. Due date is no later than 2pm on
Tuesday, November 8th.
Lab Attendance and Assignment Policy:
Laboratory experiences, which account for 15% of the final grade, are designed as both a
supplement to and an extension of the information covered in the lecture portion of the course. The
goal of the laboratory is to provide you with practical and applicable experiences that will assist you
in better understanding the concepts of Exercise Physiology. All students are expected to attend and
actively participate in labs, and lab reports/assignments will be given from the material covered
during the labs. Since you will be working in groups of 3 and 4 to complete the laboratory
assignments, laboratory sessions missed (excused or unexcused absence) WILL RECEIVE A ZERO!
If you are unable to participate for an excused reason, you may receive up to, but no more than, half
the point value of the lab as long as you: 1) attend the lab; and 2) complete the related lab
assignment. I will only accept lab assignments from the designated lab manual.
Honor Code:
The importance of the University community adhering to an Honor Code and to the highest
standards of integrity cannot be overstated. Students are deemed honorable unless their conduct
proves otherwise. As a member of the University community, you are expected to live by the Honor
Code and pledge all class work.
Accommodation of Special Needs:
In accordance with University policy, I make every effort to accommodate unique and special needs
of students with respect to speech, hearing, vision, seating, or other disabilities. Please notify
Disability Support Services as soon as possible of requested accommodations.
*The instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule or syllabus if it is determined that such a
change will benefit the course.
Tentative Lecture Class Schedule
Chapter 2
Introduction to course; Control of the Environment
Chapter 3
Energy Production & Bioenergetics
Chapter 3
Energy Systems: Immediate, Anaerobic, Aerobic
Chapter 3
Carbohydrate Metabolism: 4 metabolic pathways
Chapter 3
Fat Metabolism
Chapter 3
Protein Metabolism
Chapter 4
Exercise Metabolism (Oxygen debt & deficit, VO2max, LT)
Chapter 4
Exercise Metabolism (fuel utilization)
Chapter 5
Hormonal Responses to Exercise
Chapter 23
Nutrient Supplementation
Chapter 7
The Nervous System: Response to Exercise
Chapter 8
Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function ; adaptations to exercise
Chapter 9
Organization of the Cardiovascular System; Hemodynamics
Chapter 9
Cardiovascular System Response to Exercise
Chapter 10
Respiration During Exercise
Chapter 10
Respiratory Training Adaptations
Chapter 18
Body Composition
Chapter 23
Optimal Body Composition for Performance
Chapter 25
Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 21
Training Principles and Adaptations
Chapter 24
Temperature Regulation/Environment
Chapter 17
Exercise for Children
Chapter 17
Exercise for Special Populations