WHES 2083 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to the application of exercise physiology to fitness/cardiorespiratory/muscular strength and endurance training. The focus of the course is on the individual physiological systems, the effects of physical training on the systems, and techniques of assessment. Students will learn through lecture and laboratory experiences.
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to summarize the organization of the human body, its chemical properties, and metabolism.
Objectives:
- Explain cell chemistry
- Explain cell structures and functions
- Describe the anaerobic and aerobic energy pathways
- Describe metabolism and its relationship to homeostasis and exercise
Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to summarize the various physiological systems involved in exercise physiology.
Objectives:
- Explain the structure and function of the skeleton, joints, and skeletal muscles and its relationship to exercise
- Explain the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to exercise
- Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and its relationship to exercise
- Explain the structure and function of the pulmonary system and its relationship to exercise
- Explain the structure and function of the endocrine system and its relationship to exercise
Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe the effect of training on the various physiological systems of the human body.
Objectives:
- Explain the changes in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to cardiorespiratory training
- Explain the changes in the musculoskeletal system in response to muscular strength and endurance training
- Explain the change in the musculoskeletal system in response to flexibility training
- Explain the changes in body composition that result from exercise
Outcome 4: Upon Completion of the course, students will be able to summarize the various laboratory assessments used in exercise science.
Objectives:
- Describe the techniques for assessing cardiorespiratory function
- Describe the techniques for assessing muscular strength and endurance function
- Describe the techniques for assessing flexibility
- Describe the techniques for assessing body composition
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- The Cell and Bioenergetics
- Exercise Metabolism
- Measurement of energy, work, and power
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Neurological System
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Pulmonary System
- The Endocrine System
- Body Composition
- The Effects of Training on the Cardiorespiratory System
- The Effects of Training on the Musculoskeletal System
- Methods of Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Methods of Assessing Musculoskeletal Fitness
- Applications of Exercise Physiology to Physical Conditioning
- Energy Balance and Weight Control
Primary Faculty Bondurant, Paul Secondary Faculty Allor, Tina Associate Dean Primeau, Paula Dean Mirijanian, Narine
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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