Ateneo de Manila University

Loyola Schools

Course Number: HSCI 80.7

Course Title: Exercise Physiology
Department/Program: Health Sciences Program
School: School of Science and Engineering
Semester and School Year: Second Semester, School Year 2019 to 2020
Number of Units: Three (3) Units
Faculty: William W. Riley, PhD
Schedule and Venue: TTH 1100-1230 @ SEC-A 124

Course Description

This course focuses on the scientific basis of exercise by discussing the functioning and adaptation of the hu-
man body during exercise. It not only considers the metabolic needs of the body while exercising but it also
looks into the cardiac, respiratory, and neuromuscular responses to exercise. It likewise covers the effect of
body composition and different environmental conditions on exercise performance. Special topics include
physical fitness of athletes, pregnant and lactating women, and aging population, among others. The im-
portance of regular exercise in the prevention of chronic diseases and how this affects public health are also
discussed.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the physiologic principles involved in achieving and maintaining a state of well-being and
varying levels of physical fitness
2. Diagram energy production and metabolic needs of exercise
3. Demonstrate the inter-relatedness of various organ systems in achieving homeostasis and enhanced
work output during exercise
4. Develop an exercise recall by applying physiologic concepts related to exercise
5. Examine the relevance of exercise to physical fitness
6. Express viewpoint on issues and controversies related to exercise, fitness, and achievement of opti-
mal health, both on individual and community basis

Course Outline and Schedule

Date Topic

Jan. 23 Introduction: Course Objectives and Assignments; Components of

Physical Fitness; Physical Fitness Assessment

Jan. 28, 30 Definitions: Energy, Work, and Power; Metabolic Needs of Exercise:
Energy Production; Physiology of Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise.

Feb. 4, 6 Metabolic Needs of Exercise: Fuel Supplies for Exercise;

Carbohydrate, Glycogen Loading, Ergogenic Aids.

Feb. 11, 13 Metabolic Needs of Exercise: Vitamins, Minerals

and Exercise; Fluid and Electrolyte Requirements of Exercise
Feb. 18, 20 Metabolic Energy Pathways as They Apply to Varying Intensities of Exer-
cise; Long Test #1 (Feb. 20)
 Feb. 27 Responses of the Cardiorespiratory and Ventilatory Systems during
Exercise; Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease.

March 3, 5 Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD);

The Neuromuscular Response to Exercise during Various Physical
Activities

March 10, 12 The Endocrine System and Its Role in Exercise Metabolism and Fluid
Balance

March 17, 19 The Female “Triad” and Its Effect on the Health of Young Women;
Long Test #2 (March 19)

March 24, 26 Exercise and Weight Control; Exercise in the Control of Types I and II
Diabetes

Mar. 31, Apr. 2 The Impact of Body Composition on Health Status and Athletic
Performance; Exercise and Aging.

April 7, 9 HOLY WEEK – No Classes

April 14, 16 The Relationship of Environmental Conditions to Exercise Performance;

Exercise During Pregnancy and Lactation; Diet and Exercise Recall Due
(April 16)

April 21 Course Review; Diet and Exercise Recall; Final Exam Preparation.

April 22-24 Final Examination

References

Plowman, S. & Smith, D. (2017). Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance. New York, NY:
Walters Kluwer.

Pottegier, J. (2017). ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science. New York, NY: Walters Kluwer.

Powers, S.K. & Howley, E.T. (2017). Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Perfor-
mance. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Thompson, W.R. (2019). ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology. New York, NY: Walters Kluwer.

Zoladz, J.A. (2019). Muscle and Exercise Physiology. San Diego, CA: Elsevier Inc.

Course Requirements and Grading System

Two Long Tests (20% each) 40%

Diet and Exercise Recall 25%

Final Examination 35%

Letter Grade Rating:

A 92 – 100
B+ 87 – 91
B 81 – 86
C+ 76 – 80
C 70 – 75
D 61 – 69
F 60 and below

Class Policies

During the semester, personal data may be requested from the students (e.g. contact information and “in case
of emergency” information) for the purpose of facilitating the delivery of the course. Sensitive information
will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties without consent of the student.

Academic honesty is of prime importance. Completion of course requirements shall comply to the Loyola
Schools Code of Academic Integrity.

Fulfillment of attendance requirements for the course shall be according to the rules specified in the student
handbook. For cuts, there shall be no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.

Use of communication and information technology equipment in class is permissible provided that these are
to be used responsibly and appropriately.

Consultation Hours

TTH 1000-1100 and 1300-1400

Other schedule by arrangement

Tel: +852-6745-5966
E-mail: wmriley54@yahoo.com