PEH 286: Exercise Physiology

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091872

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science

Description

An introductory course in which students will investigate the connection between society, physical activity, overall health, wellness, and the bodies physiological processes. The course also provides students with in-class laboratory experiences in which heart rate, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility assessments will be taught and practiced.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the different physiological demands made upon the muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as a result of physical activity.

Understand the relationship of blood pressure, cholesterol and resting heart rate results as they correlate as a predictor of developing metabolic syndrome.

Describe the characteristic that differentiates FG, FOG and SO muscle fibers and the types of energy systems utilized for muscle contraction within the body.

The student will be able to describe the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, as well as draw and label a diagram of a sarcomere.

Summarize the relationship between physical activity, fitness, and all-cause mortality and the relevant connection to today’s society behaviors.

The student will be able to explain how air pollution can contribute to decreased exercise performance.

Describe the variety of performance enhancing drugs and how they enhance the body’s ability to perform athletically as well as their potential side effects.

Core Topics

Analyze the physiological requirements of sport activities, including the energy, cardiorespiratory, and neuromuscular components.
Assess the physiological condition level of an individual, including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition.
Design appropriate strength and conditioning programs based upon the level of individual physiological condition.
Understand the influence environment plays on exercise performance.
Optimize sport performance through training, ergogenic aids, nutrition and body composition.