BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

Fall 2007 - Syllabus

 

Course Title:        Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition

Department:          Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport

Course Number:    PHED 3300/5300

Credits:                 3 semester

CLASS MEETING       Monday and Wednesday 8:00-8:50 AM

TIMES                      Lab in Rec 140 either Thursday or Friday, 8:00-8:50 AM

 

Pre-requisites:      BIOL 2110, Human Anatomy and Physiology or consent of instructor

 

Course Description:  An examination of the effects of exercise on the systems of the body as they relate to health and performance.  Nutritional concepts of weight control, ergogenic aids and fluid replacement will be discussed.  Techniques for developing, prescribing, and assessing fitness components will be presented.  Prerequisite:  BIOL 2110 or consent of instructor. 

 

Faculty:           Muriel B. Gilman, Ph.D.     

OFFICE HOURS:  Tues & Thurs 10-11:50 am and 1:00-2:50 pm, Wed 10:00-11:50 am

                            PE Complex 218, Box 29

                            Bemidji State University

                            Bemidji, MN 56601

                            218-755-2740

                            mgilman@bemidjistate.edu

                            http://faculty.bemidjistate.edu/mgilman 

 

 

Course Theme (Fall 2007):  Metabolic Syndrome

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Student will know, understand and/or demonstrate:

1.       The three major pathways for ATP production (ATP-PC, Anaerobic, Aerobic and training/conditioning methods to enhance each system

2.       The response of the heart, respiratory system, muscle, blood pressure and blood chemistry (lactic acid, cholesterol, HDLs, LDLs, triglycerides, etc) to a bout of exercise or physical activity.

3.       The adaptations the heart, muscle, body fat, bone, blood, and other body systems and tissues make to regular physical activity

4.       The National recommendations for the quality and quantity of physical activity and/or exercise needed to improve fitness and performance as well as prevent disease.

5.       How to assess and evaluate body composition and body mass index.

6.       Prescribing a fitness program based on fitness results, interests, available resources, etc.

7.       Know the functions and food sources for protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals

8.       The function and importance of water

9.       Assess diets and plan diets to meet National guides

 

TextbookS:     

Plowman, Sharon A. and Denise L. Smith.  Exercise Physiology, for Health, Fitness, and Performance.  2nd Edition. Allyn and Bacon, 2003.

 

TEACHING METHODS:  This objective of this course will be achieved through lecture, laboratory activities and assignments.  Students will be encouraged to interact with the content through lab assignments and lecture exams.

 

WEBSITES WITH USEFUL INFORMATION:

http://ific.org/

http://www.eatright.org/

http://www.usda.gov/cnpp

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/ihei.html

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/index.htm

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/healthreport.html

http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/prevention/

http://mypyramid.gov

 

 STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students are expected to practice the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all academic coursework.  Any form of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating, or misrepresentation) may result in disciplinary action.  Possible disciplinary actions may include failure for part or all of the course, as well as suspension from the university.

 

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The university offers a variety of accommodations to assist students with their academic work (e.g., priority registration, note-takers, out-of-class testing, taped readings).  Students needing special accommodations should contact the instructor.

 

EVALUATION AND GRADING:  Grades will be based on total points earned.  Points will be distributed between labs, exams, assignments and in-class activities.

        Grades will be assigned on a percentage basis as follows:  A= 90% or more of the total points, B = 80-89%, C= 70-79%, D= 60-69%, and E = 59% or less of the total possible points

 

Activity

Approximate Points

3 unit exams

100

final exam

75

lab assignments

120

in-class assignments

30 (approximately)

library readings

30

D2L Quizzes

extra credit points - approximately 25 points

Graduate Student Assignment

50

 

EXPLANATION OF GRADING PROCEDURES

1.  Lab reports will be due the Wednesday after the lab is done.  Late labs will have 10% of the points deducted per day.

2.  Exams will be fill-in-the-blank, matching and multiple-choice exams with questions from class presentations and demonstrations.  Missed exams may only be made up with prior arrangements.  In the event of illness students are expected to contact the instructor prior to the time of the exam to make arrangements to take the exam at another time.

3.  Quizzes will be given in class and students will be expected to write the quiz on the day it is scheduled unless they have a University sponsored event or a documented absence.

4.  Students will be expected to read two articles from journals in the BSU library

    a.  The first article must come from the Strength and Conditioning Journal (not the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research).  It is due November 1.  You do not need to submit a copy of the article, just OUTLINE the key points on one page with enough detail that another person can understand the important points of the article.  Be sure to give a complete reference (title, author, journal title, volume, issue and pages).  The subject of the article must be related to material covered in class prior to November 1, 2005.

    b.  The second article must be on the topic of obesity, inactivity, blood sugars, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome.  It must come from a journal, or website that ends with .org or .gov.   The format and instructions for this are the same as above.  Due date is December 11, 2006.

5.  Graduate Students only.  Graduate students enrolled in PHED 5300 must complete one of the following assignments.

Graduate Students – PHED 5300 Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition

For students enrolled in PHED 5300 (graduate credit), select one of the following:

a.      Write a research paper (literature review) on an exercise physiology/nutritional topic of your choice.  Ten references should be used, 6 of them should be original research (primary references) the remainder may be reviews or books.

b.      Or, conduct an exercise physiology pilot research project.  This must include an introduction, methods, results, and a discussion.

c.      Or, prepare curricular materials that would be used to satisfy the a elementary, middle, high school, or college physical education or health curriculum.  

This assignment is worth 50 points.

 

 

STANDARDS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR TEACHERS  - PHED 3300 is part of the teacher licensure program for physical education.  The standards it fulfills and how those activities are assessed are stated below:

 

Indicator

Assessment Activity

Assessment Criterion

Subpart 3 B 1

 

The organic, skeletal, and neuromuscular structures of the human body and how these structures adapt and contribute to physical activity, motor performance, fitness and wellness

 

 

1.  Final written exam that includes questions about:

 

a.  adaptations to regular physical activity or exercise and the health enhancing effects of regular physical activity

 

b.  stretch reflex a result of stimulation of the muscle spindle, a neuromuscular (structure) proprioceptor.

 

c.  changes in skeletal muscular system and nervous system with strengthening activities

 

d.  reduction in risk factors for cardiovascular disease with moderate to vigorous physical activity

 

e.  improvements in lactate threshold due to organ system adaptations with specific conditioning programs.

 

 

1.  70% or better on the exam

Subpart 3 B

(2) concepts and strategies related to physical activity and fitness

 

The following lab reports are graded on concepts and strategies related to physical activity and fitness:

Lab 2, Monitoring exercise with HR and RPE,

Lab 6, Planning a training program to improve cardiorespiratory fitness,

Lab 8, assessing muscle strength with RM testing and

Lab 9, planning a resistance exercise program

Lab 10, Measuring calories, minutes of moderate and hard physical activity with the CSA accelerometer and step counter,

Lab 13, Assessing body fat with skinfold measures, measuring height and weight, and calculating BMI,

 

 

1.  7 of 10 points on lab reports 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 8

Subpart 3 B

(13)  health-related concepts, concerns, assumption, debates, processes of inquiry, and personal hygiene central to the study of physical activity

 

 

1.  Exam 2 which assesses knowledge of training principles for cardiovascular fitness, strength and muscular endurance, the concept of the lactate threshold, and the role of physical activity in health.

 

 

 

2.  inquiry and debate of peer-reviewed articles about the Metabolic Syndrome and assumption about the role of physical activity in prevention.

 

 

3.  Lab report for Lab 3 - Measuring Blood Pressure at rest and during exercise and evaluating whether blood pressure is normal, pre-hypertensive or hypertensive as it relates to health concepts and concerns.

 

 

 

1.  70% of better on exam 2 and the questions related to major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the adaptations related to regular physical activity

 

 2.  summary of main points of article in students own words

 

 

 

3.  7 points of 10 on Lab 3

 

 

STANDARDS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR TEACHERS  - PHED 3300 is part of the teacher licensure program for health.  The standards it fulfills and how those activities are assessed are stated below:

 

Indicator

Assessment Activity

Assessment Criterion

Subpart 3 A 4

 

health-enhancing dietary practices

 

 

1.  Final written exam that includes questions about:

 

a.  macro nutrient diet composition such as consuming dietary fats as less than 35% of calories

 

b.  the role of fruits and vegetables in preventing disease by supplying antioxidants and phytochemicals

 

c.  the importance of minerals to prevent disease such as anemia and osteoporosis

 

d.  the role of dietary fiber in reducing blood cholesterol

 

e.  how to balance caloric intake with physical activity to maintain a healthy body weight

 

2.  Assignment of diet planning using MyPyramid to verify that the plan meets RDA/DRI's and Dietary Goals

 

 

1.  70% or better on the exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  70% or better on the assignment

Subpart 3 D1

the short-term and long-term consequences of positive and negative health choices

1.  Final Exam with questions about

a.   the importance of diet and exercise in the prevention of Type II Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Coronary Heart Disease.

b.  the importance of fruits and vegetables, fiber and monounsaturated fats in preventing cancers 

2.  In class activity with a focus on obesity, physical fitness and the risk of cardiovascular disease.  Students will exam a graph from the textbook that shows the risk of CVD for underweight, normal weight, and overweight fit and unfit people.  They will draw conclusions about the importance of "fatness" and "fitness" and lifestyle choices that can be made.

3.  Students will bring an article about the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and risk factors for chronic diseases.  They will share information with other students and have a discussion about the metabolic syndrome, lifestyle choices and risk factors.

 

1.  70% or better on the exam

 

 

 

2.  successful completion of  questions with 80% of points are better. 

3.  completion of assignment with 80% of points or better

 

 


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Week

Date

Topic

Reading/Assignment

1

August 27, 29

Introduction & Training principles, periodization, fitness

 

Chapter 1

Responses/adaptations 3 pts

 

Aug 30, 31

 

Lab 1 - Using Polar Heart Rate monitors and RPE to measure mild, moderate and vigorous exercise to avoid overtraining

Focus on Application, p 46

2

Sept 5

 

Exercise as stress and overtraining

 

Chapters 2 - read focus on research, p 38

 

Sept 6, 7

Lab 2 - Measuring blood pressure at rest and during exercise

Chapter 5

 3

Sept 10, 12

Quiz

Energy production, substrate utilization

Substrate Utilization

Quiz Chapters 1, 2

Chapter 3

 

 

Sept 13, 14

 

Lab 3 Step Test as field test for estimating  VO2 max - focus on aerobic fitness, max heart rate

Chapter 4

 4

Sept 17, 19

Quiz

Anaerobic and aerobic metabolism during exercise

Chapter 3

Chapter 4, 5 - Read focus on application, p 136

 

 

Sept 21, 22

 

Lab 4 VO2 max or Max Aerobic Capacity Test on Treadmill - focus on lactate threshold

 

5

 

Sept 24

 

Exam 1

Exam Chapters 1-5

Sept 26

Aerobic metabolism

Chapter 14

 

Sept 27, 28

Lab 5 Respiratory Response to Exercise and exercise induced asthma

 

 

Oct 1, 3

 

Training principles

 

Chapter 6

6

 

Lab Oct 4,5

 

 

Lab 6 Assessing Muscular Strength and Endurance

 

 

 

Oct 8, 10

Cardiovascular system, blood pressure, VO2 max

 

CV response to exercise

 

 

Chapter 12

 

Chapter 13

 

 

 7

Lab Oct 11, 12 13 NOTE:  This lab will be done out of class - independently.

Lab 7 Planning a training program for sport performance vs. health

 

 

Oct 15

Oct 17

Physical Activity and health - in class examination of the role of body weight and body fat on risk of coronary heart disease.  This includes critical thinking about overweight/underweight and risk of disease.  Students will ask and answer questions in class.

 

Muscle contractions

 

Chapter 16, 18

Chapter 20

 8

Oct 18,19

Lab 8 Planning a resistance training program

 

 

Oct 22

Oct 24

Quiz

Material since last exam

9

 

Oct 25, 26

 

muscle training principles

Chapter 21

Lab 9   Estimating caloric expenditure with accelerometers and using step counters

 

 

Oct 29

 

Stretch reflex, plyometric training programs

 

Chapter 22

10

 

Oct 31

 

Exam 2

 

 

Nov 1, 2

Lab 10    Planning a diet to meet the U.S. Dietary Goals and RDAs

 

 

 

Nov 5, 7

 

Introduction to Nutrition - RDAs, caloric needs

 

Dietary protein needs

Chapter 7

 11

Nov 8, 9

 

Lab 11 Diet and exercise choices to reduce disease risk (incorporates previous lab on caloric cost of activities - making use of METs)

 

Chapter7, 15

 

Nov 12, 14

 

Quiz

Dietary fat, types, needs, concerns

Importance of carbohydrates

Chapter 7

12

 

Nov 15, 16

 

Lab 12  Assessing body fat with skinfold measures, measuring height and weight, and calculating BMI

Chapter 7,

 

 

Nov 19

Vitamin and minerals

 

13

Nov 26, 28

Body composition

Weight Control and Eating disorders

Chapter 9

14

Nov 29, 30

Lab 12 (day 2) Assessing body fat with skinfold measures, measuring height and weight, and calculating BMI

 

 

Dec 3

Obesity and health risks - - in class examination of the role of body weight and body fat on risk of coronary heart disease.  This includes critical thinking about overweight/underweight and risk of disease.  Students will ask and answer questions in class.

Chapter 8 - read focus on application, p 222

15

Dec 5

Exam 3

 

 

Dec 6, 7

 

Lab 13 Planning a diet and exercise program for weight control, loss or gain

Chapter 8

 

Dec 10

Metabolic syndrome articles - students will bring an article about the metabolic syndrome and a discussion about this cluster of risk factors and how lifestyle choice such as weight control, physical activity and a diet with caloric moderation can reduce the risk of the metabolic syndrome.

 

16

Dec 13

8:00 am

Final Written Exam - comprehensive