DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
COURSE
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Mike Martino
TIME/PLACE: 5:30 – 8:15 CC 114
OFFICE:
PHONE: 445-6987
EMAIL: mike.martino@gcsu.edu
PHED 6500: Physiology
of Exercise (3-0-3)
This course provides an understanding of traditional concepts with regard to muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous adaptations, and physical stress.
The purpose of this course is to provide the graduate student with the knowledge and skills necessary to have an advanced understanding of the physiological principles related to physical demands placed on the human body in different environmental surroundings during exercise and activity.
As a result of this course students will be able to:
Cognitive
Objectives
Understand the energy systems and energy sources available in the body
at rest, during exercise, and during
recovery from exercise.
Understand the applications of the available energy systems and energy sources.
Understand the function of the muscular, nervous, pulmonary and
circulatory systems as they relate to exercise.
Identify normal and abnormal physiological responses to exercise and training.
Comprehend the relevant scientific literature upon which
the principles of exercise physiology are based.
Psychomotor Objectives
Measure energy, work and power, and apply these measurements to real situations.
Analyze, develop, and recommend training methods and procedures for
a variety of exercise settings.
Affective
Objectives
Value the importance of understanding the physiological responses to human movement.
Value the usefulness of body composition analysis.
Value the multicultural and gender differences represented in the human body in respect to physiological
adaptations.
A. Lecture G. Powerpoint presentations
B. Lecture/demonstration H. Sport Movement Analysis
C. Internet assignments I. Discussion questions/Group work
D. Article Review J. Tests
E. Lab assignments
F. Research presentations
A. Internet exploration
B. Word processing
C. Powerpoint presentations
D. Metabolic Cart
E. Human Movement Analysis Software
F. Body composition analysis equipment
VII.
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Physiological Responses to Exercise
Cardiovascular
system
Functional
Training
Periodization
philosophies
Exercise
prescription and training methodologies
Principles of Nutrition
TOTAL
400
points
The
final course grade will be based on the following scale:
A = 360-400 D
= 240-279.99
B = 320-359.99 F
= 0-239.99
C = 280-319.99
Where appropriate, this course will address racial, cultural, and gender differences in regard to health and exercise values attitudes and behaviors and will explore the importance of cultural sensitivity in teaching methodologies.
Academic
Code of Conduct:
Students are expected to comply with
all aspects of the GC&SU Student Academic Dishonesty Policies as described
in the Undergraduate Catalog. Students
violating this code will receive an "F" on the assignment and/or an
"F" in the course in which the academic dishonesty occurred.
Request
for Disability Modifications:
Any student
requiring modifications due to a documented disability should make an
appointment to meet with the instructor as soon as possible. An official letter from GC&SU documenting
the disability will be expected in order to receive accommodations. To
do this, contact Dr. Craig Smith, Chair, Committee on Learning Accommodations,
Fire
Drill Procedure:
In the event of a fire alarm signal,
students should exit the building in a quick, orderly manner through the
nearest hallway exit not obstructed by fire and/or smoke. Students should be familiar with the floor
plan and exits of this building. In case
of fire, do not use the elevator and do not reenter the building under any
circumstances. Assemble for a head count
in the parking lot.
Electronic
devices:
Please silence all beepers and cell
phones during class unless it is required for an emergency contact.
The majority of the students taking this course will be full or part-time practitioners in a variety of settings. Group discussions will incorporate the physiological principles commonly encountered during students' daily work experiences. The lab assignments include practical application of physiological testing that can be applied in both the laboratory and field settings.