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Aug 06, 2026
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EXER 105 - Exercise Physiology
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing .
PROGRAM: Kinesiology and Exercise Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Students will learn basic human physiology relating to exercise, and how the body adapts to acute and chronic physical activity. Systems covered include cellular metabolic processes, energy systems, and the effects of exercise on the respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, skeletal, and muscular systems. Emphasis is placed on principles of training relating to sport, and environmental influences on athletic performance.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain the energy continuum (ATP, creatine phosphate, anaerobic glycolysis, and oxidative pathways) and how each relates to various forms of exercise performance and intensity.
- Examine the acute physiological changes caused by physical activity
- Distinguish the physiological adaptations to resistance, aerobic, and anaerobic training programs
- Examine and explain the impact of environmental factors on sport performance, including temperature and altitude variations
- Summarize physiological factors that affect athletic performance, including fatigue, energy metabolism, and fluid balance
- Explore and describe normal respiratory, gas exchange, and acute response to exercise
- Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
- Describe the muscle fiber types and identify differences between them
- Examine and understand the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Homeostasis
- Structure and function of skeletal muscle
- Muscle metabolism and energy systems
- Neural and hormonal control of skeletal muscle
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems’ adaptation to acute and chronic exercise
- Effects of acute and chronic physical activity
- Common physiological measures (VO2 max, calorie, ECG
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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