Advanced Physiology of Exercise and Training

CURRICULUM AND LABORATORY CONTENT IS GROUPED INTO FOUR (4) MAIN AREAS:

1.        Exercise and Response of Biological Systems

1.1.     neuromuscular structural and functional plasticity

1.2.     integrated influences on metabolism

1.3.     oxygen transport systems and support

2.        Maintaining Homeostasis

2.1.     thermoregulation

2.2.     feedback systems

2.2.1.  negative/positive feedback loops

2.3.     postural regulation

2.4.     processing and interpretation of somatosensory information

3.        Exercise in Extreme Environments

3.1.     physiological adaptation to high altitude

3.2.     physiological adaptation to hyperbaric conditions

3.3.     physiological adaptation to extreme heat and cold

4.        Exercise in Special Populations

4.1.     exercise immunology

4.2.     cardiovascular rehabilitation

DOUGLAS COLLEGE SIGNATURE ELEMENTS:

Core Competencies:

1. Oral, written and interpersonal communication:

Students will be required to express ideas and critique findings in class and laboratory discussions and through written assignments

1. Computational and Information Technology

Students will be expected to carry out literature searches online and post ideas and findings in course online discussion board

Students will be expected to comprehend and evaluate quantitative and qualitative results from academic papers and identify strengths and limitations of methodology

1. Critical and Creative Thinking

Students will discuss real world problems and scenarios and identify relevant solutions based on the context.

A process for critical and creative thinking will be outlined throughout the course and students will be expected to use the process for group discussions and assignments

1. Teamwork

Students will work in pairs and small groups during class discussions and laboratories and to design and carry out an implementation program

Academic Signature:

1. Applied Skills (field, laboratory practicum)

Students will engage in field and laboratory observations and teaching labs

1. Ethical behaviour and social responsibility

Students will outline clear expectations and goals for group work as well as boundaries and ethics around in class student disclosures

Students will be versed on college policy and expected to uphold at all times

1. Intercultural, International and Global Perspective

Current issues pertaining to Exercise Physiology will be incorporated into class and laboratory discussions.