Physiology of Exercise and Training

Nature of Exercise Physiology and Training as a Field of Study

The student will:

1. Examine the comprehensive nature of exercise physiology in improving human performance
• Acute Physiological Responses to Exercise
• Chronic Physiological Responses to Exercise

Metabolism, Energy and the Basic Energy Systems

The student will:

1. Describe the Fuel Sources for Exercise and Physical Activity
2. Describe the Basic Fuel Systems Used During Exercise
3. Measure and Describe Fuel Utilization During Exercise and Training
• Energy Expenditure at Rest
• Energy Expenditure During Exercise
• Fatigue and its Causes
4. Describe Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training
5. Apply training principles for Metabolic Enhancement
• 2.5.1   Training the ATP-PCr System
• 2.5.2   Training the Glycolytic System
• 2.5.3   Training the Oxidative System

Neurological Control of Movement

The student will:

1. 3.1    Describe the Structure and Function of the Nervous system
• 3.1.1     Central Nervous System
• 3.1.2     Peripheral Nervous System
• 3.1.3     Sensory-Motor Integration
2. 3.2    Describe Motor Response to Acute Exercise
3. 3.3    Describe Response to Exercise Training

The Effects of Exercise on the Cardiovascular System

The student will:

1. 4.1  Describe the Structure and Function of Cardiovascular system
• 4.1.1  Cardiovascular Dynamics
• 4.1.2  Regulation of the Cardiovascular System During Exercise
2. 4.2  Measure and Describe Cardiovascular Response to Exercise
• 4.2.1  Regulation of Cardiac Output
• 4.2.2  Blood Flow Redistribution During Exercise
• 4.2.3  Regulation of Oxygen by Skeletal Muscle
3. 4.3  Describe Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise Training
• 4.3.1  Acute Adaptations
• 4.3.2  Chronic Adaptations

The Effects of Exercise on Respiratory Regulation

The student will:

1. 5.1  Describe the Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
• 5.1.1  Structure of the Pulmonary System
• 5.1.2  Regulation of Pulmonary Ventilation
• 5.1.3  Gas Exchange and Transport
2. 5.2  Measure and Describe Respiratory Response to Exercise
• 5.2.1  Ventilation and Energy Metabolism
• 5.2.2  Respiratory Limitations to Performance
3. 5.3  Describe Respiratory Adaptations to Exercise Training
• 5.3.1  Acute Adaptations
• 5.3.2  Chronic Adaptations

Integration of Physiological Systems

The student will:

1. 6.1    Describe Optimizing Performance for Sport and Fitness
• 6.1.1  Thermoregulation
• 6.1.2  Effects of Excessive Training
• 6.1.3  Tapering for Peak Performance
• 6.1.4  Nutrition and Sport
• 6.1.5  Exercise and Body Composition
• 6.1.6  Ergogenic Aids and Sport