Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
EXSP 1010 Exercise Physiology – Summer A 2026
Credits - 3
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.
Discussions – 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 Sunday |
| 2 | Nutrition and Exercise |
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Food Journal Dye by 11:59 PM ET Friday Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday Discussion Initial Post Due by 11:59 PM ET Friday, Response Posts Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday |
| 3 | Neuromuscular & CardiorespiratoryPhysiology |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday |
| 4 | Thermoregulation and Environmental Conditions; Endocrine Responses to Exercise |
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Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday |
| 5 | Sports Performance Physiology – Power and Endurance |
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Discussion Initial Post Due by 11:59 PM ET Wednesday Response Posts & Assignments Due by 11:59 PM ET Sunday |
| 6 | Final Exam |
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Exam Due by 11:59 PM ET Friday |
Student Resources
Summer Session Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. If you are a current UNE undergraduate taking online Summer Session courses, please continue to work with your Advisor and include them on your outreaches.
Questions? Email: summersessiononline@une.edu.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance and Accommodations
Your student support specialist monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
If you are a current UNE undergrad, please continue to work with your coordinator at bcstudentaccess@une.edu and ensure any accommodations you have in place - are put in place for your online Summer Session course(s).
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
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.
ITS Contact: Toll-Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
Policies
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. For all proctored exams, an external camera is required. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course). https://success.une.edu/science-prerequisites/honorlock/
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar. Students in online Summer Session courses will have early access the Saturday prior to the course start date to review course content as needed.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact summersessiononline@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course.
Late Policy
Unless stated otherwise by your faculty: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days, the assignment will not be accepted. Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3-point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded. Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
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 submission 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 College. 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.
Using Generative AI When Completing Coursework
Generative AI (GenAI) applications (like ChatGPT) have proven to be powerful and effective tools, and students are encouraged to become familiar with and use them. However, as with any tool, students must use GenAI in ways that support learning, not replace it. Learning to use AI responsibly and ethically is an important skill in today’s society.
In their courses, students are not allowed to use advanced automated tools, such as generative AI tools, on assignments unless explicitly directed to do so. Each student is expected to complete each assignment, including labs and quizzes as applicable, without substantive assistance from others, including automated tools.
Using AI-content generators to complete assignments without proper attribution violates academic integrity. By submitting assignments in UNE courses, you pledge to affirm that they are your own work and you attribute use of any and all tools and sources.
Unauthorized Use
Unauthorized use of AI is treated as a violation of academic integrity.
Citing AI Use
If permitted, students should indicate and cite any use of AI tools.
Instructor Responsibility
Instructors should clearly reiterate, using UNE AI Use Policy, how students can use AI tools in their courses, and communicate this policy to students at the beginning of the semester.
Student Responsibility
Students must follow the academic integrity policy of the University of New England.
An UNE-Compliant Webcam and Whiteboard is required for ed exams. If you do not have one, you may order one here: UNE-Compliant Webcam and Whiteboard – Portal for UNE Online Students.