Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport
Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER: PHED 6200
COURSE TITLE: Applied Physiology and Nutrition
CREDITS: 3 semester
MEETING TIME: 6:00-8:50 Mondays
MEETING PLACE: Rec 140
SEMESTER: Fall 2007
FACULTY: Muriel B. Gilman, Ph.D., A.T.,C., mgilman@bemidjistate.edu, phone 218-755-2740, fax 218-755-3898
Office Hours: Tues 10-11:50 am and 1:00-2:50 pm, Wed 10:00-11:50 am, Thurs 10-11:50 am and 1:00-2:50 pm
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/mgilman
PE 218,
Course Description: An examination of current conditioning and nutritional practices in sport. Emphasis will be on reading research related to these practices, as well as developing skills and methods for assessing performance and the effects of conditioning.
SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOK: Adams, Gene M. Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual. Fifth Edition, WCB Brown & Benchmark, 2008.
USEFUL INTERNET LINKS:
National Strength and Conditioning Association: http://www.nsca-lift.org
Gatorade Sport Science Institute: http://.gssiweb.com
Sport Science website: http://www.sportsci.org
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The students will demonstrate knowledge of:
1. Methods of conditioning the three systems of energy transfer - ATP-PC (power), Anaerobic (power endurance) and Aerobic (endurance).
2. Estimating body fat - assumptions used in estimating and comparison of methods of estimating body fat and the role of exercise and diet in reducing body fat.
3. Specific adaptations to sport conditioning programs - metabolic, cardiovascular, muscular and other.
4. Overtraining and detraining - causes, effects and prevention.
5. Fatigue and muscle soreness
6. Muscular and neuromuscular training programs - developing strength and developing power.
7. Sport nutrition - diets for athletes, pre-event meals, fluid replacement, nutritional supplements, and/or weight control
The students will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Asses the three energy systems using laboratory and/or field tests
2. Assess body fat using skinfold measures
3. Use Polar heart rate monitors to record, store and download heart rates and/or use accelerometers to measure physical activity
4. Read, interpret, discuss, and present written summaries of information and research about sport nutrition and conditioning practices.
5. Conduct a pilot research project by asking a question of interest, gathering data, analyzing, reporting and discussing the results
GRADING:
Final grades will be based on the total POINTS ACCUMULATED WITH 90% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, and less 60% = E. The approximate contribution of the exams, quizzes and assignments to the total grade will be as follows:
· Final project 100 points
· Other assignments 100 points
· quizzes 75 points
· Discussion 90 points
QUIZZES
There will be five quizzes during the semester with about 15 points each. Each quiz will cover the material covered in the previous class or classes, this includes any concepts, terms, or definitions as well as assigned readings from the lab manual. The quizzes will be short answer questions.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. isotonic strength tests and writing an abstract - 15 pts.
2. sprinting vs. agility - 5 pts
3. vertical jump with and without stretching - 10 pts
4. measuring skinfolds - 5 pts
5. monitoring exercise intensity with Polar Heart Rate monitors or accelerometers - writing methods and presenting results - 20 pts
6. measuring oxygen consumption and finding anaerobic threshold - writing methods and presenting results - 20 pts.
7. measuring physical activity and steps with accelerometers - 5 points
8. Nutrition assignment - 15 pts
9. final project - 100 pts