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.
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer Details for SPSC 2275 |
|---|---|
| Camosun College (CAMO) | CAMO SPP 2XX (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU KINE 275 (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | No credit |
| Langara College (LANG) | LANG KINS 2275 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BPK 143 (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 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) |