MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY COURSE SYLLABUS DEPARTMENT: Wellness and Therapeutic Sciences CREDIT HOURS: 3.0 COURSE NUMBER: EXS 250 Spring 2002 I. TITLE: Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology II. III. IV. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A course designed to familiarize student with basic anatomical and physiology principles including chronic adaptations that result from various forms of exercise training. PURPOSE: To provide a basic understanding of principles involved in human anatomy and physiology. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced scienceoriented classes that will follow in their college course work. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course addresses Kentucky New Teacher Standard 8 by providing content in human anatomy and physiology. Students in this course are expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas: 1. Knowledge and familiarization with major organ systems of the human body, particularly those important to students in allied health sciences. 2. Exposure and understanding of the metabolic and nutritional needs and responses of the human body. 3. Knowledge of the basic exercise responses of the muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and circulatory systems. V. CONTENT OUTLINE: 1. Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology, Body Organization and Terminology. - Chapter 1 a. Definitions of anatomy and physiology b. Directions, planes, body cavities, and anatomical positions c. Levels of organizations from atoms through body systems 2. The Cell - Chapter 3 a. Cell membrane and its function b. Methods of transport c. Components of the nucleus d. Cytoplasmic organelles
3. Tissues - Chapter 5 a. Four categories: epithelial, nervous, connective, muscle b. Functions of the epithelial c. Shapes of cells d. Types of epithelial e. Functions of connective f. Types of connective g. Functions of muscular tissue h. Types of muscular tissue i. Types of nervous tissue j. Functions of nervous tissue 4. Skeletal System - Chapter 7 a. Bone formation b. Purposes of skeletal system c. Types of joints d. Anatomy of bone tissue e. Identification of all major bones and processes 5. Muscular System - Chapter 8 a. Review of types of muscle tissue b. Concentration on skeletal c. Principals of contraction, origins, insertion, sliding filament theory d. Anatomy of a muscle: membranes, fasciculi, fibers, light bands e. Fiber types f. Motor units and nervous system interaction g. Identification of all major muscles 6. The Digestive System - Chapter 15 a. Purposes of the digestive system b. Types of food; six nutrients and purposes of each c. Hydrolysis and parts of digestive process d. Enzymes and substrates e. Lining of digestive system and their functions f. Anatomy of digestive tract 1. Oral cavity and teeth 2. Tongue, muscles and glands 3. Pharynx 4. Larynx 5. Esophagus g. Stomach
1. Sphincters and valves 2. Regions (3) 3. Additional features, secretions, enzymes h. Small intestine 1. Valves and sphincter 2. Regions (3) 3. Special features 4. Functions, enzymes, secretions i. Large intestine 1. Valves and sphincter 2. Regions (5) 3. Special features, secretions, functions j. Rectum 1. Special features k. Anus 1. Function 2. Special features l. Accessory organs of digestion, purposes, secretions, locations 1. Salivary glands 2. Liver 3. Gall Bladder 4. Pancreas m. Nutrition 1. Review of six nutrients 2. Food Pyramid 3. Energy needs, metabolic rate and influences upon it 4. Body composition 5. Healthy eating habits 7. Respiratory System - Chapter 16 1. Anatomy of respiratory system a. Nares and Nasal cavities b. Sinuses c. Larynx d. Trachea 2. Layers of respiratory system 3. Anatomy of respiratory system a. bronchioles b. secondary bronchi c. bronchioles d. alveoli 4. Partial pressure laws and their effect on respiration 5. Muscular contraction and its coordination with gas laws
6. Gaseous exchange within the alveoli and pulmonary circuit 7. Lung volumes 8. Respiratory control by medulla and nervous system 9. Factors affecting lung volumes 8. Cardiovascular System - Chapter 13 1. Components of the circulatory system and their function a. Heart b. Arteries c. Veins d. Blood 2. Cavities, layers, and structure of the heart 3. Chambers, valves, vessels, pulmonary circuit 4. Blood pressure 5. Electrical conductivity and transmission throughout the heart 6. Basic EKG patterns and common abnormalities 7. Layers and anatomy of vein and arteries 8. Identification of major arteries and veins 9. The Reproductive System - Chapter 19 1. Primary vs. secondary sexual characteristics and organs 2. Anatomy and function of testes and scrotum 3. Male sex glands and their functions 4. External genitalia and hormones of the male 5. Internal anatomy of the female 6. Layers of ovary and maturation of follicle with subsequent ovulation 7. Hormonal and cyclic fluctuation in females 8. External genitalia of female 9. Sexual stimulation, arousal, and orgasm of female and male 10. Review of homologous structures in male and female 11. Contraceptives a. Advantages b. Disadvantages c. Effectiveness 12. HIV prevention 10. The Nervous System - Chapter 9 1. Central vs. peripheral nervous system 2. Subdivision of somatic vs. autonomic 3. Types of neurons and classification
VI. VII. VIII. IX. 4. Anatomy of neurons 5. Common neurotransmitters and their functions 6. Electrical conductivity 7. Reflex arc 8. Layers and anatomy of brain and spinal cord 9. Nerves belonging to parasympathetic vs. sympathetic divisions 10. Functions of each lobe and major area of brain, brain system, and medulla INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Acquisition of knowledge in the area of human anatomy by lecture, discussion, readings, videos, handouts, demonstration, computer software and assessment procedures. FIELD AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: Possible demonstrations and/or simulations of dissection. RESOURCES: Texts, journals, dissection demonstrations, human performance lab, videos, computer software, and library reserve. GRADING PROCEDURES: At least three major written assessments over several chapters and discussion notes will be administered throughout the semester. Each assessment will be of equal weight in points possible and cover only the topics preceding it. In addition three to four small written quizzes will be administered. Students will have an opportunity to drop the lowest quiz grade. The final exam may include muscle identification if the original test or quiz was unsatisfactory. At least one opportunity for extra credit will be offered during the semester. Final grades will be based on total points and determined by the following percentage basis: 90-100 A 70-79 C 80-89 B 60-69 D Below 59 E X. ATTENDANCE POLICY: This course adheres to the policy published in the MSU Undergradute Bulletin. XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person s materials as one s own), or doing work for another person which will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged materials as if it were the student s own work. Disciplinary action
may be taken beyond the academic discipline administered by the faculty member who teaches the course in which the cheating took place. XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES: Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, by David Shier et.al. Latest Edition XIII. PREREQUISITES: BIO 199 or equivalent ** The instructor reserves the right to alter the course content if necessary. e-mail address: pam.rice@murraystate.edu