1. Metabolism and the energy systems
1.1. Fuel sources for exercise
1.2. Fuel systems used during exercise
1.3. Fatigue
1.4. Metabolic adaptations to exercise
1.5. Training principles for metabolic enhancement
2. Neurological control of movement
2.1. Structure and function of the nervous system
2.2. Sensory-motor integration
2.3. Motor response to acute exercise
2.4. Neuromuscular adaptations
3. Effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system
3.1. Structure and function of the cardiovascular system
3.2. Cardiovascular dynamics
3.3. Regulation of the cardiovascular system during exercise
3.4. Cardiovascular response to acute exercise
3.5. Chronic adaptations
4. Effects of exercise on respiratory regulation
4.1. Structure of the pulmonary system
4.2. Regulation of pulmonary ventilation
4.3. Gas exchange and transport
4.4. Respiratory response to exercise
4.5. Ventilation and energy metabolism
4.6. Respiratory limitations to performance
4.7. Respiratory adaptations to exercise
5. Effects of excessive training
5.1. Tapering
5.2. Sport nutrition
5.3. Exercise and body composition
5.4. Ergogenic aids
5.5. Special populations
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
| Mid-term exam | 20-30% |
| Final exam | 20-30% |
| Laboratory reports | 20-30% |
| Laboratory quizzes | 20-30% |
| Research project | 0-20% |
Upon completion of the course, the successful student will be able to:
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Wilmore, J. and Costill, D. (Current Edition) Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics Publishers.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
| Institution | Transfer details for SPSC 2275 |
|---|---|
| Camosun College (CAMO) | CAMO KIN 210 (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU KINE 275 (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | No credit |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU PHED 1230 (3) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU HKIN 191 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | UBCO HES_O 105 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV KIN_V 235 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV KIN_V 275 (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC HUMN 2XX (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV KIN 163 (3) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC EPHE 2XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU KIN 2nd (3) |
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
33051
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Tue Thu | Instructor last name
Anderson
Instructor first name
Ken
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Course status
Open
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Registration in this course provides registrants with a 'time conflict' error. This error can be disregarded for this course as it is due to a required room booking overlap.
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRN
33052
|
Wed Fri | Instructor last name
Anderson
Instructor first name
Ken
|
Course status
Open
|
Registration in this course provides registrants with a 'time conflict' error. This error can be disregarded for this course as it is due to a required room booking overlap.