ESS 254 - Physiological Principles for Exercise and Sport Training

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 141; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 141L; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142; a grade of "C" or higher in ZOOL 142L; a grade of "C" or higher in Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100. ESS 254 examines and explains how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity and training. ESS 254 will provide the fitness professional with the scientific basis for recommending and designing exercise programs. It will also prepare the student for specific certification exams in the fitness profession. Upon successful completion of ESS 254, the student should be able to: Explain the structure and function of skeletal muscle, and its responses and adaptations to physical activity. Describe the anatomical features of the nervous system, and its role in regulating physical activity. Describe the bioenergetics entailed in muscle metabolism (aerobic vs anaerobic pathways), including substrate utilization. Explain the role of the endocrine system (hormones) in regulating responses to physical activity. 4 Describe the functional anatomies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their physiologic interactions during physical activity. Describe and enumerate the physiological adaptations that occur with aerobic training. Describe and enumerate the physiological adaptations with resistance training. Describe the physical responses that occur during exercise in various environmental conditions (heat, air pollution etc.). Describe the role of nutrition and ergogenic aids in performance and physical activity. Describe the forms of cardiovascular disease and the role that exercise plays in directly and indirectly decreasing the risk of these diseases. Describe the influence of cardiovascular medications on exercise. Explain the guidelines for designing exercise programs for health and fitness. Describe the elements of a complete exercise program. Explain how to adapt the guidelines for designing exercise programs for special populations (e.g. cardiac, diabetic, etc.) Describe the guidelines for designing programs for athletic performance and conditioning.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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