Course Syllabus

Course Description: This course investigates the structure and function of the muscular and other physiological systems and the guidelines related to levels of physical activity, physiological responses, and motor activity. Prerequisite: KIN 315.

Text: Powers, Scott K., & Howley, Edward T. (2004). Exercise physiology: theory and application to fitness and performance. Dubuque, IA: Brown & Benchmark.

Laboratory Packet: Each lab will be posted on my website.  You are responsible for printing a hard copy of the lab and having that lab in your possession for each laboratory session.

Supplies: Calculator

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of major nutrients and their impact upon the body.
2. Identify the functional status of the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems.
3. Display an understanding of the functioning of the respiratory system during rest and physical activity.
4. Identify and discuss the physiology of the cardiovascular/circulatory system and its responses to rest to physical activity.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the functioning fo the muscular system.
6. Develop an understanding of the nervous system and its relationship to the muscular system.
7. Demonstrate one method of estimating body composition and an understanding of body composition and obesity.
8. Identify and understand the five components of fitness.
9. Design an eight week exercise prescription from a case study.

Grading Policy:

        90-100%   A             80-89%     B             70-79%     C           60-69%     D           0-59%     F

The grade will be based on the following percentages:

Laboratories, Tests, and Exercise Prescription

1. No make-ups of Test #1, Test #2, and/or Final Exam.

2. You must be present IN LAB to participate in the laboratory session.  No labs will be accepted from students not present in their lab section.

3. Fall for Fitness is valued at 25 points and counts as a lab.  You must participate in Fall for Fitness for one hour to receive the 25 points.

4. All Labs and the Exercise Prescription are due IN CLASS on the date assigned.  Labs and exercise prescription received later the same day will be penalized 5 points and if received after the due date will be penalized 10 points per day.

5. Plagiarism (cheating) is defined as academic misconduct by the University.  Plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course.  Copying work generated by others, including past students of this course, is cheating and will result in a failing grade for the course.

Note:  All students who have enrolled for Audit are expected to complete all course requirements.  These requirements include:  regular class attendance and participation; completion of all assignments, and other class work; quizzes and exams are optional at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance Policy:

1.        The general policy outlined by the University will be followed.  This policy states: “Upon registration, students accept the responsibility for attending classes and completing course work.  It is the responsibility of students to ascertain the policy of instructors with regard to absence from class, and to make arrangements satisfactory to instructors with regard to missed course work.”

2.        The instructor’s policy for this course includes:

Course Outline:

URL:  http://www.siue.edu/~ncoving/index.htm
Published by:  N. Kay Covington, Associate Professor
Last update:  Fall 2004

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