WHES 2083 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain cell chemistry
2. Explain cell structures and functions
3. Describe the anaerobic and aerobic energy pathways
4. 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:

1. Explain the structure and function of the skeleton, joints, and skeletal muscles and its relationship to exercise
2. Explain the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to exercise
3. Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and its relationship to exercise
4. Explain the structure and function of the pulmonary system and its relationship to exercise
5. 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:

1. Explain the changes in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to cardiorespiratory training
2. Explain the changes in the musculoskeletal system in response to muscular strength and endurance training
3. Explain the change in the musculoskeletal system in response to flexibility training
4. 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:

1. Describe the techniques for assessing cardiorespiratory function
2. Describe the techniques for assessing muscular strength and endurance function
3. Describe the techniques for assessing flexibility
4. Describe the techniques for assessing body composition

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The Cell and Bioenergetics
2. Exercise Metabolism
3. Measurement of energy, work, and power
4. The Musculoskeletal System
5. The Neurological System
6. The Cardiovascular System
7. The Pulmonary System
8. The Endocrine System
9. Body Composition
10. The Effects of Training on the Cardiorespiratory System
11. The Effects of Training on the Musculoskeletal System
12. Methods of Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness
13. Methods of Assessing Musculoskeletal Fitness
14. Applications of Exercise Physiology to Physical Conditioning
15. Energy Balance and Weight Control