KINE 326 #20746—Introductory Exercise Physiology
California State University, San Marcos
Spring 2012, M/W 8:30 – 9:45 am (lecture) M/W 10:00 – 12:40 pm (lab)
Instructor: Todd A. Astorino, Ph. D
Office: UNIV 320
Email: astorino@csusm.edu
Phone: (760) 750-7351
Fax: (760) 750-3190
Office Hours: MW 750-825am or by appointment
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the physiology of exercise, and includes a
description of cardiovascular, pulmonary, muscular, neural, endocrine, and metabolic responses
to acute and chronic exercise. It is an opportunity for students to learn fundamental Exercise
Physiology laboratory competencies, and serves as an introduction to upper-division Kinesiology
courses at CSU--San Marcos. The course is a prerequisite for KINE 406 and 426, but in special
circumstances you can take them concurrently.
4 hours (2.5 hr lecture and 2.5 hr laboratory per week)
Prerequisite: Completion of Anatomy and Physiology (KINE 175/176 or equivalent) with a
grade of “C” or better, which you must show me the first week of class.
Required materials:
1. Textbook: Exercise Physiology—Scott Powers and Ed Howley (Optional)
7th or 8th Ed., McGraw Hill
The book can be purchased from the bookstore or other vehicles (Amazon.com, etc.).
**Other Exercise Physiology texts will be placed in the Library on Reserve for your edification.
2. Scientific calculator
3. Exercise attire during Lab
Related course materials:
I will place the syllabus, lecture notes, course calendar, and all course materials on Cougar
Courses (http://cc.csusm.edu) as a class addendum. If you have any questions about use of this
program, consult me or Cherie Blut in ITT at cblut@csusm.edu, (760) 750-8656.
Learning outcomes: The student will…
1) Describe the role of various physiological systems in exercise performance.
2) Actively participate in laboratory sessions.
3) Review current literature and draw valid conclusions stemming from these findings.
4) Understand whole-body adaptations to various modalities of exercise.
5) Describe the metabolic pathways involved in the degradation of substrates to support muscle
contraction.
6) Learn about VO2max and VO2max criteria.
7) Better understand Exercise Physiology research and process of scientific writing by
completing a group-based research project.
8) Gain sufficient knowledge of the recovery from various modes of exercise.
9) Understand the role of thermoregulation in exercise performance.
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10) Learn about the role of hormones in regulating substrate use, fluid balance, and blood
pressure during exercise.
11) Master hands-on skills in laboratory via active lab sessions and a research project chosen by
the student(s).
12) Understand adaptations gained by endurance, sprint-based, and resistance training and
detraining.
13) Grasp the role of the lungs and heart in supplying oxygen during exercise.
14) Describe the applicability and measurement of various body composition techniques.
15) Submit laboratory reports summarizing data obtained in lab.
Writing Requirement: An important skill needed in this course is written communication that
is appropriate, concise, and clear. Students will demonstrate this proficiency in scientific writing
by meeting high standards of clarity and accuracy in all submitted work. Work must be typed
and should not be submitted with errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Points will
be deducted from all submitted written work that is not pristine. See me first, or visit the Writing
Center (contact Erin Goldin at 750-4192; egoldin@csusm.edu), if your writing proficiency is
inadequate.
Courtesy Policy: Please make sure to turn all cellular phones to vibrate prior to class and also
refrain from checking them (or text messaging) during class. Students observed text messaging
will be immediately excused from class and not allowed back until after a personal meeting with
the instructor. No cell phones or IPODs will be allowed in class during any quizzes or exams. If
seen, you will be asked to remove it from class. Students are expected to refrain from using
laptops for checking personal e-mails or perusing inappropriate websites (FaceBook, MySpace,
ESPN.com, etc) during class.
Late Work Policy: Late submission of assignments and/or missed exams will never be allowed
unless extenuating circumstances (accident, family emergency, etc.) arise, in which case the
student must provide proof of said circumstance. In-class quizzes missed for any reason cannot
be made-up. Laboratory sessions can be made up with instructor discretion.
Student Evaluation: EXAMINATIONS and QUIZZES
quizzam 1
60 pts
quizzam 2
60 pts
quizzam 3
75 pts
exam 4
100 pt
Exams and quizzes will consist of a series of short answer, multiple choice, and fill-in
questions. You will be required to apply all information learned in the class to answer questions
about the material. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of lab in groups, and will require
no more than 10 min of class time. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
ASSIGNMENTS
Discussions on-line (1)
Group scientific review (1)
Quizzes (~ 8 - 10)
20 pts
20 pts
100 pts
2
A = 590 - 655
B = 524 - 589
Lab reports (6)
120 pts
Research project
100 pts
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Total
655 pts
C = 458 - 523
D = 392 – 457
Quizzes will be given the first 5 - 10 min of lab in groups, covering content from the previous as
well as current lab. I will also administer quizzes based on the scientific reviews, to ensure you
actually read these papers that I assign. The Scientific reviews will require you to form groups
with your peers and comprehensively review the scope, methods, results, and application of
select articles—you will present this (~15 min) to the class via Powerpoint. These will be
assigned early during the course. Your peers will be required to read the articles as well, which
will synthesize content covered in lecture. They will be due periodically during the semester,
with due dates described in class weeks in advance. Lab reports will stem from laboratory
sessions, and will require you to describe data and answer a series of questions based upon the
lab; they will be due 1 wk after each lab is completed. You will be graded on the adequacy of
your presentation/evaluation of data from lab. If you miss lab, under no circumstances can you
submit a lab report unless you make it up.
Tentative course calendar (to be altered at my discretion)
Week
Topic
Reading List
Lab assignment
1/23
Chapter 0:
Introduction to
Exercise Physiology;
Chapter 8: Muscles
and how they move
1 – 11; 143 – 168
Lab 1: HR/BP
assessment
1/30
Chapter 8: Muscles
and how they move
(cont.); Chapter 7:
Neurological control
of movement;
Chapter 7:
Neurological control
of movement
Exam 1; Chapter 3:
Introduction to
bioenergetics
Chapter 3: Intro to
Metabolism and
Metabolic Design
Chapter 5: Hormonal
Regulation
143 – 168; 120 – 142;
article 1
Lab 2: Body
Composition
120 – 142; article 2
Lab 3: Isokinetic
dynamometry
22 - 49
Lab 4: Wingate test
and anaerobic power
13 – 49; article 3
Lab 5: Substrate use
72 - 105
Exam 2: Chapter 5:
Hormonal (cont.) and
Phosphagen system
72 – 105; 22 – 64
Lab 6: VO2max
assessment;
proposals due
Research projects
2/6
2/13
2/20
2/27
3/5
3
3/12
3/19
3/26
4/2
4/9
4/16
4/23
4/30
5/7
Finals week
Chapter 3/4:
Phosphagen system,
Glycolysis, and
Acidosis
Chapter 3/4:
Oxidative
Phosphorylation
Oxidative
phosphorylation
(cont.)
Oxidative
Phosphorylation
(cont.)
Metabolism review;
Exam 3
Chapter 9;
Cardiovascular
Function; lab exam
Chapter 9:
Cardiovascular
Function
Chapter 10:
Pulmonary Function
Pulmonary Function
Exam 4; Projects
due
22 – 64
Research projects
22 – 64
Research projects
22 – 64
Research projects
22 – 64; article 4
Research projects
Research projects
169 – 199; article 5
Research projects
169 – 199
Research projects
199 – 240
Research projects
199 – 240
Research projects
Research projects
HOW TO EXCEL IN THIS CLASS:
1. Read the book before and after class to supplement what you learn in lecture.
2. Print out the Powerpoint slides before each chapter, and continually look over them to
familiarize yourself with the content. During lecture, fill in the slides with lecture material.
3. Feel free to ask me questions before, during, and outside of class if information is unclear.
4. Never allow content to become ‘unfamiliar’! You must constantly stay up with this in-depth
material to do well!
5. Always come to class, be active in class, and take good notes i.e. ‘write down everything I
say’ from lecture and lab.
6. In each chapter, read at least 1 – 2 research articles presented in lecture to augment your
knowledge.
7. Ensure that lab reports and the project are well-written with great attention to detail and
precision in your work!
8. Form study groups with your peers!
Extra Credit: Available extra credit up to 20 pt includes: serving as a subject in my research or
in your peers’ projects in this class.
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Reading List Policy: The list is on CC and is extensive. Yet, in preparation for this course, I
went through my entire collection of articles to find the best ones to further illustrate concepts
covered in lecture and lab. Please try and read at least one per chapter as the class proceeds.
Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend and be punctual at all lecture and laboratory
meetings. Having 4 - 6 unexcused absences will reduce your grade by 5 %, and 6 or more by
10 %. If you leave lab early or show up chronically late, I will note this and it will affect your
grade.
Academic Honesty Policy: Students must read the University Policy regarding academic
misconduct at the following link (http://lynx.csusm.edu/policies/procedure_print.asp?ID=187).
To paraphrase that document, “Cheating and plagiarism in connection with an academic
program at a campus is listed in Section 41301, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, as an
offense for which a student may be expelled, suspended, put on probation, or given a less severe
disciplinary sanction.” All written work and oral presentation assignments must be original
work. All ideas/material that are borrowed from other sources must have appropriate references
to the original sources. Any quoted material should give credit to the source and be punctuated
with quotation marks. Students are responsible for honest completion of their work including
examinations. There will be no tolerance for infractions. If you believe there has been an
infraction by someone in the class, please bring it to the instructor’s attention. The instructor
reserves the right to discipline any student for academic dishonesty, in accordance with the
general rules and regulations of the university. Disciplinary action may include the lowering of
grades and/or the assignment of a failing grade for an exam, assignment, or the class as a
whole.” In this class, this may include cheating on exams and quizzes, plagiarizing material
from various resources, including your peers, for your project/labs, and fabricating data for labs
and other assignments.
Disabled Students: If you need any assistance in this class due to a disabling condition, consult
Disabled Student Services, (760) 750-4905, at this link: http://www.csusm.edu/dss/. Students
authorized by DSS to receive reasonable accommodations should meet with me during my office
hours in order to ensure confidentiality.
Student Responsibilities for KINE 326
Exercise Physiology contains the fundamental information for all fields pertaining to
Kinesiology. It is ESSENTIAL that you learn and understand content, both theoretical and
applied, presented in this course.
1. You will consistently stay abreast of the material, so it never becomes ‘old.’
2. You will ask questions, in or after class, via email, or through the Discussion Board if
anything is unclear.
3. All submitted work (lab reports and your project) must be THE BEST REFLECTION of
your ability as a student.
4. You will read the scientific articles mentioned in lecture and/or lab
5. You will be respectful and honest with your peers as well as me.
6. You will be punctual for every class.
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7. You will allot a minimum of eight (8) hours per week outside of class reviewing the
material and completing assignments.
Instructor Responsibilities for KINE 326
1) I will continually provide you exhaustive feedback so you know what type of work is
expected of you on all written assignments.
2) I will encourage you to ask questions in class and lab.
3) I will actively lead the course and attempt to include you in all course activities.
4) I will be fair and respectful to you at all times, and will strive to make you perform at your
best.
5) Tests will gauge your learning of the most important content in this class, and I will
prepare you for them.
6) I will grade you based on the quality of your work, and not your effort or time spent.
7) I will only assign work based on the syllabus, with due dates plotted several weeks in
advance.
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