Syllabus
EXSP 1010 – 6 week
Credits -
Description
Exercise Physiology is a fully online course that provides students with a solid theoretical basis of exercise physiology as it relates to human movement, health, wellness, sport, and performance. We will focus on the practical application of exercise physiology principles including neuromuscular, metabolic, pulmonary, cardiovascular and endocrine responses to exercise and training. Additionally, we will also focus on practical applications of performance enhancement techniques, interaction within a multidisciplinary team, and human adaptive responses to exercise. Utilizing interactive technology, through a series of knowledge assessments, reading assignments, interactive discussions, real-world application analysis, and research projects, students will demonstrate both exercise physiology core-concepts and exercise physiology applications.
You will be asked to perform physical activity during this online course. This will involve physical exertion, and you should check with your medical professional before attempting any of these exercises to determine if you are well enough for physical exertion. If there is any concern, reach out to the instructor during the first week for alternate assignments for this activity.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explore the field of Exercise Physiology by investigating various applications, career paths, and testing modalities used within health, wellness and sport performance settings.
- Analyze how the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems operate and interact with various types of physical activity.
- Explain the basic metabolic responses and training adaptations that occur during physical activity.
- Demonstrate competencies to apply physiological adaptations to exercise on various systems of the body.
- Evaluate how environmental factors such as temperature, altitude, and nutrition affect the various systems of the body during physical activity.
- Identify the appropriate testing measures necessary to evaluate various physiological processes based on demographic identifiers.
- Evaluate data collected via various physiological tests and laboratory procedures used in exercise physiology.
Assignments
Labster Virtual Simulation Assignments & Assessments – All listed labs are required assignments for course completion- you may not elect to skip these assignments. Labs are an integral part of the learning competencies in this course. Purchasing the lab materials/kit and attempting all of the labs is mandatory. This course uses a third-party platform called Labster, an innovative virtual laboratory used to enhance your knowledge of the subjects covered within this course by allowing you to interact with a virtual three-dimensional simulation. Each simulation will take between 15 – 60 minutes to complete and will include a graded assessment embedded within the simulation. For a detailed review of the requirements of Labster please see the Resources section of the syllabus.
Discussion Boards – Students will respond to a discussion prompt and will interact with peers by providing feedback to their discussion responses.
Case Study Assignments – There will be three case study assignments in this course. These assignments will be found in Weeks 2, 3, and 5. In Week 2, you will be asked to conduct a three-day food journal. This two-part assignment will require you to track your food intake for three consecutive days via a food journal and then analyze and discuss the macro and micronutrient elements. Week 3 will require physical exertion to determine various heart rate metrics. Find your resting heart rate and your maximal heart rate by using either an electronic device (smart watch, heart rate monitor, pulse oxy, etc.) or traditional methods (find your pulse and count method). Week 5, you will be asked to reproduce the Krebs cycle. This assignment will require you to draw, label, describe, and explain the significance of all elements within the Krebs cycle. Please refer to Brightspace for a detailed breakdown of the requirements for each assignment.
Module Quizzes – There will be 5 graded quizzes in this course. The quizzes will assess your theoretical and applied understanding of the content covered in the corresponding module. These quizzes will assist your study for the final exam (Week 6).
Final Exam (Proctored) – This is a multiple-choice exam that is proctored. The exam is closed book, closed notes, and no additional resources may be used during the exam. This is a cumulative Final Exam with content from weeks 1 – 5. An external webcam is required.
Practice Proctored Exam – There is a highly recommended Practice Proctored Exam available to all students. The first attempt is free. This exam does not cover course material and is not included in your overall course grade. It prepares test takers for what the testing environment will be like, what forms of identification are needed, and provides a chance to test your external webcam with a live proctor. This is a great way to become familiar with and prepare for your exam!
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion Boards (2 @ 20 points each) | 40 | 5 |
| Quizzes (5 @ 10 points each) | 50 | 5 |
| Labster Simulations (10 @ 30 points each) | 300 | 30 |
| Case Study Assignments (3 @ 70 points each) | 210 | 20 |
| Proctored Final Exam | 400 | 40 |
| Total | 1000 | 100 |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 93 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 92.9% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89.9% | 3.50 |
| B | 83 – 86.9% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 82.9% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79.9% | 2.50 |
| C | 73 – 76.9% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 72.9% | 1.75 |
| D | 60 – 69.9% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 59.9% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Course Dates
Week 1: May 18 – May 24
Week 2: May 25 – May 31
Week 3: Jun 1 – Jun 7
Week 4: Jun 8 – Jun 14
Week 5: Jun 15 – Jun 21
Week 6: Jun 22 – Jun 26
| Week | Topic | Assignments | Due Dates |
| 1 | Bioenergetics and Metabolism |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Tuesday |
| 2 | Nutrition and Exercise |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Saturday Discussion Initial Post Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday, Response Posts Due by 11:59 PM ET Tuesday |
| 3 | Neuromuscular & CardiorespiratoryPhysiology |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Tuesday |
| 4 | Thermoregulation and Environmental Conditions; Endocrine Responses to Exercise |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Tuesday |
| 5 | Sports Performance Physiology – Power and Endurance |
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Discussion Initial Post Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday Response Posts & Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Tuesday |
| 6 | Final Exam |
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Exam Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday |
Student Resources
Accommodations
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Online Peer Support
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Information Technology Services (ITS)
Students should notify their Student Support Specialist and instructor in the event of a problem relating to a course. This notification should occur promptly and proactively to support timely resolution.
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Career Ready Program
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The Career Ready Program provides tools and resources to help students explore and hone in on their career goals, search for jobs, create and improve professional documents, build professional network, learn interview skills, grow as a professional, and more. Come back often, at any time, as you move through your journey from career readiness as a student to career growth, satisfaction, and success as alumni.
Policies
Attendance Policy
6- to 8-week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.
10+ -week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.
Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
UNE Course Withdrawal
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Academic Integrity
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Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.
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