Exercise Physiology
Overview
Metabolism and the energy systems
- Fuel sources for exercise
- Fuel systems used during exercise
- Fatigue
- Metabolic adaptations to exercise
- Training principles for metabolic enhancement
Neurological control of movement
- Structure and function of the nervous system
- Sensory-motor integration
- Motor response to acute exercise
- Neuromuscular adaptations
Effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system
- Structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Cardiovascular dynamics
- Regulation of the cardiovascular system during exercise
- Cardiovascular response to acute exercise
- Chronic adaptations
Effects of exercise on respiratory regulation
- Structure of the pulmonary system
- Regulation of pulmonary ventilation
- Gas exchange and transport
- Respiratory response to exercise
- Ventilation and energy metabolism
- Respiratory limitations to performance
- Respiratory adaptations to exercise
Effects of excessive training
- Tapering
- Sport nutrition
- Exercise and body composition
- Ergogenic aids
- Special populations
Class time will be used for lectures, lab activities, discussion groups and group projects.
Assessment will be 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:
Test(s) | 20-30% |
Final exam | 20-30% |
Laboratory reports | 10-40% |
Quizzes | 10-40% |
Project | 0-20% |
Total | 100% |
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain the functions of the neuromuscular system, energy systems, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and hormonal regulation in physical activity and training;
- explain the interrelationships of the neuromuscular system, energy systems, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and hormonal regulation in physical activity and training;
- explain the acute sport physiological responses of the body to physical activity;
- explain the sport physiological adaptations of the body systems to training;
- administer fitness assessment protocols;
- interpret fitness assessment data.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Wilmore, J., & Costill, D. (Current Edition). Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics Publishers.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
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.
Course Transfers to Other Institutions
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 275 (3) |
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV KIN_V 235 (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) |
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
13009
|
Tue Thu | Instructor last name
Anderson
Instructor first name
Ken
|
Course status
Open
|
SPSC 2275 001 - Registration is restricted to Sport Science Diploma and Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching students until December 1st, 2025. 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
13010
|
Wed Fri | Instructor last name
Anderson
Instructor first name
Ken
|
Course status
Open
|
SPSC 2275 002 - Registration is restricted to Sport Science Diploma and Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching students until December 1st, 2025. 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.