Advanced Exercise Physiology
HPA 2371
Fall Term 2014
Faculty:
Elizabeth Nagle, Ph.D.
107 Trees Hall
648-8268
nagle@pitt.edu
Course Description
This course will provide a current understanding of the physiology
of exercise, and help to better prepare you for your career in
clinical exercise physiology or health and fitness! Our aim is
explore the regulation of homeostasis during acute and chronic
exercise as it relates to biochemical, cardiovascular, respiratory
and neuromuscular changes that occur in the human body.
Objectives:
Objectives achieved at the conclusion of this course are to:
1. Explain mechanisms responsible for acute and chronic
physiological adaptations to physical activity and exercise.
2. Demonstrate and practice procedures to measure
cardiorespiratory, metabolic (aerobic and anaerobic)
responses to sub-maximal and maximal exercise.
3. Assess physiological responses to exercise and provide
recommendations on methods that prompt adaptations to
training
Class Times:
Mondays
5:30-8:10 pm
Room 129 Trees Hall
Laboratory Dates
Early Laboratory
Lecture
9/15, 9/29, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10
4:00-5:15 pm/Late Laboratory 6:45-8:10 pm
5:20-6:40 pm
Location:
Lecture
Laboratory
Room 129 Trees
Human Energy Lab Room A149B
Office Hours:
For appointment, Call Donna Farrell at (412) 648-8251
Text:
Exercise Physiology: theory and Application to Fitness and
Performance (8th edition) Powers, S., Howley, B. McGraw-Hill,
California, 2014
Notes:
Course Web (Advanced Exercise Physiology)
Grading
Exam 1
Exam 2
Laboratories
35%*
35%*
30%^
100%
Participation- To accomplish our class objectives, you participation is needed!
Reviews and Class discussions will occur each class. Class engagement
promotes positive learning environment and enhances learning!
* Exams are multiple choice, T/F, and short answer format. Exam 2 will be similar
format and somewhat comprehensive in nature. No exam make-ups. In the
event of a serious emergency (i.e. medical, family, etc), Dr. Nagle must be
contacted prior to an exam.
^You will be assigned to a Lab group of 3-4 classmates. There will be 6
laboratory classes where participation is required. A group laboratory report will
be due two weeks following the day lab was conducted. 3 pts penalty for each
day report is turned in late. 5 pts deducted from report if you are absent day of
lab.
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an
accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and
Disability Resources and Services, 140 William Pitt Union, (412) 648-7890 [(412)
383-7355 for TTY], as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your
disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.
Cell Phone Ringers must be turned off for class!! For consideration to the
faculty, no texting please!
HPA 2371 Course Outline
Chapter Reading
Powers
August
25
September
1
Introduction, Control of Internal Environment
Exercise Prescription For Health and Fitness
0, 2
16
Labor Day- No class
8
Measurement of Work, Power and Energy Exp
Bioenergentics** /Exercise Metabolism
Prep For Lab #1
1,
3, 4
15
Circulatory Responses**
Lab # 1 Cardiorespiratory/Aerobic Metabolic Responses
4,9
22
Respiration** During Exercise/Prep. For Lab #2
9, 10
29
Respiration During Exercise (Cont’d)
Lab #2 Ventilatory Breakpoint/Lactate Threshold
9,10
20
October
6
Skeletal Muscle**, Exam Review/Prep For Lab #3
7, 8
14
Exam 1 (Note: Monday 13th is off for Fall Break)
20
Lab #3 Maximal Oxygen Uptake Part 1 (Aquatic)
20
Physiology of Aquatic Exercise
Assigned article
27
Physiology of Training/Preparation for Lab #4/5
13
Factors Affecting Performance/Preparation for Lab #6
Training for Performance
Lab #4 Maximal Oxygen Uptake Part 2
Lab #6 Part 1 Anaerobic Power
19
21
November
3
10
Lab #5 Maximal Oxygen Consumption Part 3
Lab #6 Part 2 Anaerobic Power
Perceived Exertion
20
17
Hormonal Responses to Exercise
5
24
Temperature Regulation
Exercise and the Environment
12
24
December
1
Training for special populations/Exam Review
22
8
Exam 2
**It is assumed you have some previous coursework in these content areas. Should
you need additional background or review on these chapters, an introductory brief
video segment (7-15 minutes) will be posted to assist with this content. An online
quiz will be provided to test your knowledge on these chapters. If you are unable to
successfully pass the online quiz, it is strongly suggested you use the video segment
to review this content. I am available for additional help as well should you need.
Please don’t hesitate to ask!