Exercise Physiology (Biology 114) Class Materials and Schedule Spring Semester 2003 College of the Holy Cross Dr. Ken Prestwich Mon. 4-28: Remember, the review session is Thurs at 2 PM in our classroom. See you then! Adam, Mike and Mike measure CO2 and O2. Matt and Steve collect expired gas samples from Luke. Nikki goes for VO2 max! Mike N starts to feel the burn at 250 w. Course Syllabus For other instructors or interested individuals: Listing of All Exercise Physiology Course Materials Available for Download as PDF Links to Other Exercise Physiology and to Nutrition Websites Exam #1 Materials Exam #2 Materials     Schedule, Assignments, and Links to Readings Date Topics 7 (M) ATP Homeostasis and the Regulation of Metabolism 9 (W) Sources of ~P in Different Types of Exercise 11 (F)  Physiological Adaptation and Gene Regulation 14 (M)  Gender differences-- where, if anywhere, is the biology? 16 (W) Gene expression, training, performance and muscle fiber type composition. What is the story? Racial differences. What are races and are they biological meaningful concepts. Race and sport. Quiz -- genes, gene regulation, and gender and performance 17 to 21 No Class -- Easter Break 23 (W) The biology of "race" 25 (F) Racial Differences, continued.   Paper(s)/Project Report Due The Paper Option The Project Option 28 (M) Further discussion on biological and non-biological bases of human differences 30 (W)  Study Period Begins May 8 (Th)  Comprehensive Final Exam, 2:30 PM   Statement of free use: The materials on this site are for the use of anyone wanting to learn about exercise physiology. Other instructors are encouraged to use files at their own institutions, if they desire. Instructors may obtain Microsoft Word versions of each file from the site owner, Ken Prestwich, if they wish to modify the files. Simply send an email to kprestwi@holycross.edu. The only conditions are that the materials cannot be sold without permission and that proper credit must be given.

Exam #1 Materials Date Topics  Jan 15 (M)  Begin introduction -- world views and science: materialism, vitalism. Readings: Overview of Science  17 (F)  Introduction continued. Discussion of scientific methodology and comparisons with everyday means of discovering "the truth"(discussion questions). Class integrated some concepts from from both the overview set of readings (Jan 15) and: Some general remarks on biology.  20 (M) No Class -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day  22 (W) Complete our discussion of science, biology and methodology. All previous readings and discussion questions. A quick overview of textbook Ch. 1 reading (Study Questions, Ch 1)  24 (F) 1. Short quiz on the philosophy of science and biology. 2. Begin our discussion of the measurement of performance. Begin reading the handout: Physical concepts important in exercise physiology Study questions for first part of textbook, Ch. 6 Problems Relating to Measuring Performance Solutions to problems  27 (M) Further discussion of energy, work and power. The operation and calibration of aerobic fitness machines. The concept of efficiency.  29 (W) Begin muscles with an overview of their anatomy.  31 (F) "Mini" Exam (25 mins) (all material through 1-29 with emphasis on physics of measuring performance, several problems). Start  The Biochemistry of Muscle Contraction  Feb. 3 (M) the biochemistry of muscle contraction, continued. Excitation-Contraction Coupling-- regulation on the thin filament by calcium.  5 (W) More on excitation-contraction coupling. The operation of gates and pump proteins on the SR. Up through a consideration of the action potentials on the sarcolemma  7 (F) Finish EC-coupling -- action potential, neuromuscular junction and motor neurons. Review of the entire system.  10 (M) The cross-bridge cycle and the role of ATP in muscle contractions. (review The Biochemistry of Muscle Contraction) Reading Questions on Textbook, Chapter 8 (muscles)  12 (W)   Elasticity and muscle function  14 (F) Finish discussion of elasticity.  17 (M) 16 pt (10 min) Quiz on all material dealing with muscles through the cross-bridge cycle (Monday Feb 10 and the animation at the start of Wed Feb 12) Muscles: force, work and power Muscle fiber types Muscle Problems Answers to Muscle Problems  19 (W) Muscle fiber types and Motor units and recruitment  21 (F) Motor Units continued -- recruitment.  24 (M) Wrap up on recruitment (discussion question from Friday). The Nervous System -- note set #1 Reading Questions on Textbook, Chapter 7 (nervous system)  26 (W) Nervous system -- decision making. Same notes. End material for exam #1. Begin an overview of the skeletal system.  28 (F)    Exam #1 -- all previous material (through the nervous system)

Exam #2 Materials   Schedule, Assignments, and Links to Readings Date Topics March 10 (M) Finish the Nervous System (reflexes, higher control) 12 (W) The skeleton Skeletal Lever Problems Answers to Skeletal Lever Problems Osteoporosis article (via e-mail) 14 (F)  Finish the skeleton. Quiz on nervous system and skeleton. 17 (M) Chemistry Overview  About Proteins and Enzymes 19 (W) Enzymes and proteins, continued 21 (F) Quiz on Chemistry, Proteins, and Enzymes 24 (M) FInish Proteins and Enzymes (at long last!) -- affinity, activity and regulation. Overview of Metabolism Textbook Readings Chapter 3 (Bioenergetics) Chapter 6 (second half) 26 (W)  Anaerobic Metabolism same readings 28 (F) Aerobic Metabolism same readings 31 (M) Finish Aerobic Metabolism -- discuss beta oxidation of fatty acids The efficiency of metabolic pathways at conserving energy in ATP Efficiency and Creatine Phosphate, Textbook Readings Chapter 4 April 2 (W) Gluconeogenesis, amino acid metabolism and creatine phosphate. The Cori Cycle (lactate removal into gluconeogenesis) Lactate Removal End of material for exam #2. 4 (F) Exam #2 7 (M) ATP Homeostasis and the Regulation of Metabolism 9 (W) Sources of ~P in Different Types of Exercise 11 (F)  Physiological Adaptation and Gene Regulation 14 (M)  Gender differences-- where, if anywhere, is the biology? 16 (W) Gene expression, training, performance and muscle fiber type composition. What is the story? Racial differences. What are races and are they biological meaningful concepts. Race and sport. Quiz -- genes, gene regulation, and gender and performance 17 to 21 No Class -- Easter Break 23 (W) The biology of "race" 25 (F) Racial Differences, continued.   Paper(s)/Project Report Due The Paper Option The Project Option 28 (M) Further discussion on biological and non-biological bases of human differences 30 (W)  Study Period Begins May 8 (Th)  Comprehensive Final Exam, 2:30 PM   Statement of free use: The materials on this site are for the use of anyone wanting to learn about exercise physiology. Other instructors are encouraged to use files at their own institutions, if they desire. Instructors may obtain Microsoft Word versions of each file from the site owner, Ken Prestwich, if they wish to modify the files. Simply send an email to kprestwi@holycross.edu. The only conditions are that the materials cannot be sold without permission and that proper credit must be given.