040-444 course outline - ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Updated: 2023

EXHS 135 Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Exercise and Health Science and Sport (2)

Introduction to the principles underlying human function across the lifespan. The course also investigates the scientific, sociological and philosophical scope of Exercise and Health Science through exemplars including nutrition, and discrimination and the use of ergogenic aids in sport. Building competence in the fundamentals of scientific and technical writing is an integral part of the course.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
• Offering: Every semester
• Instructor: Harmer

EXHS 199 Topics in Exercise and Health Science (1-4)

A semester-long study of Topics in Exercise and Health Science. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: course dependent
• Prerequisite: course dependent
• Offering: Occasionally
• Professor: Staff

EXHS 221 Epidemiology (4)

The study of the causes and distribution of health-related events, including disease and injury, with a focus on techniques to identify and control threats to health and well-being. The class will examine historical cases, analytical methodologies and current controversies.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
• Offering: Annually
• Instructor: Harmer

EXHS 230 Community Health: Principles of Applied Nutrition (4)

This course will provide students with foundational knowledge about the scientific principles of human nutrition. The following Topics will be discussed: classification of nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins), metabolism and energy balance, dietary supplements, diet planning, the role of nutrition in health. The course will also examine how cultural values influence choices people make about the foods they consume, the consequences that arise as a result of such choices, and the attitudes towards these consequences. Topics include the impact of global warming on food production in different parts of the world, inequalities in distribution of resources across geographical and economic barriers, the potential for global conflict as a result of scarcity of food resources, food safety and food security, the politics and economics of health care in the United States, and the tremendous social and economic costs associated with the current obesity epidemic. Students will use critical analysis of available data and will then be guided towards formulating appropriate solutions to address problems relating to the choices people make about food, and the consequences of these choices.

• General Education Distribution Fulfillment: Natural Science, Social Science
• Offering: Annually
• Instructor: Stavrianeas

EXHS 241 Methods of Teaching Activities and Sports (4)

The study of effective teaching and coaching in physical education and sports with an emphasis on analysis of teaching; methodology; maximizing the learning environment; classroom management; and lesson, unit and program planning and implementation. Not open to first-year students.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Social Sciences
• Offering: Spring, Odd Years
• Instructor: Williams

EXHS 248 Yes I Can: Exercise and Health Science & Special Populations (4)

Introduction to the etiology and scope of human functional anomalies (including anatomical, physiological, & neurological manifestations), assessment and (re)habilitation approaches, and legal and pedagogical principles associated with utilizing physical activity to enhance the quality of life of the exceptional individual.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
• Offering: Alternate falls
• Instructor: Harmer

EXHS 251 Sport Leadership and Management (4)

The class explores the nature of administration and management in fitness, sport, allied health and physical education settings at school and community level. Leadership styles, public relations skills, organizational and administrative skills along with Topics of conflict resolution, legal aspects of negligence and liability, fiscal management/budgeting practices, and risk management are developed.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Social Sciences
• Offering: Spring, Even Years
• Instructor: Williams

EXHS 256W Research Design and Analysis (4)

An examination of the concepts and principles for conducting research and for evaluating the research literature in Exercise and Health Science. The course will cover the nature and purpose of research, research ethics, types of research and experimental designs, and technical writing in science, including library search methods and adherence to APA style. The laboratory component covers the relationship between design and statistical analyses, and includes descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis, including graphical and computer-based statistical analysis, inferential statistics, including coverage of correlation/regression analysis, ANOVA, effect size and power analysis.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered; Mathematical Sciences, Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: EXHS 135
• Offering: Every semester
• Instructor: Staff

EXHS 279 Aging, Health, and Functional Assessment (4)

This course will be a study of age-related physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during the older adult years, their interrelationship with health and physical activity, and their application to assessment of physical function. Additionally, this course will examine and conduct functional tests commonly used with older adults, including those that are novel or in development. The research foundations and effectiveness of such assessments will be examined, and their appropriate use and interpretation will be practiced with older adult volunteers from the surrounding community.  

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Offering: Alternate Years
• Instructor: Row Lazzarini

EXHS 310 Preparation for the ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certification (4)

This elective course covers all the material necessary for students to sit for the Certified Exercise Physiologists examination offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). According to the ACSM, “ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP) are fitness professionals with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. ACSM-EPs take training to the next level by individualizing exercise programs based on a client’s needs and ability. The ACSM-EP has mastery with pre-exercise health risk assessments and conduct physical fitness assessments, among other health tasks. Whether it is taking the first steps toward adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors or competing for a first marathon, an ACSM-EP can support clients at every stage of their journey to become their best selves.” The course is taught in a seminar-style setting and students will learn to lead discussions and contribute to a collective learning effort.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 360 preferred
• Offering: Spring, Alternate years
• Instructor: Stavrianeas

EXHS 330 Biochemistry of Exercise and Nutrition (4)

In this course students will participate in group discussions and work collaboratively to understand the components of macronutrient metabolism (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids) and the regulatory mechanisms that control metabolic pathways. The study of the relationship between metabolism and fuel availability for different types of exercise will lead to learning about training adaptations and the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Finally, students will examine the role supplements and drugs can play in exercise performance by examining the biochemical mechanisms of action.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 260 required, BIOL 360 preferred
• Offering: Fall, Alternate years
• Instructor: Stavrianeas

EXHS 335 Sports Nutrition (4)

In this course students will participate in group discussions and contribute to a collective learning effort to understand the role of nutrition in sports performance and the physiological and biochemical pathways involved in the actions of each nutrient. They will also learn to differentiate between fact and fiction regarding best practices in sports nutrition. Students will use the scientific investigation method to gain both a macro- and microscopic view of each course and will develop recommendations for athletes and coaches rooted in evidence not option. 

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 260 required, BIOL 360 preferred
• Offering: Spring, Alternate years
• Instructor: Stavrianeas

EXHS 340 Clinical Healthcare: Theory and Application (4)

Introduction to the field of clinical assessment of injury and illness. This course will cover evaluation protocols, initial and progressive management, and principles of rehabilitation. The course includes a laboratory for skill acquisition in hands-on musculoskeletal function evaluation focusing on anatomical kinesiology and the use of special tests to augment evaluation.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 246
• Offering: Annually
• Instructor: Harmer, Row Lazzarini

EXHS 346 Advanced Human Anatomy (4)

In this course students will explore the complete process of embryonic development of the human fetus. Looking at the developing fetus, students will better understand congenital diseases and dysfunctions observed in the adult body. Students will perform specialized dissections of brains, hearts, eyes, and other organs in order to identify congenital anomalies and variants identified throughout the semester. Students will also develop a project to explore a medical anomaly of their choosing. Drawing connections between variants found in cadavers, students will identify the cause of the variation in terms of congenital inheritance or acquisition through adaptations. Students will be asked to communicate these arguments orally and in writing appropriate for the scientific community. 

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 246
• Offering: Alternate years, Spring
• Instructor: Ettinger

EXHS 347 Biomechanics (4)

The analysis of structural principles and mechanical application pertaining to human movement. Course will discuss concepts of human movement with investigation of biomechanics and structural kinesiology. Efficiency of movement, neuromuscular integration, proprioception, mechanical concepts related to muscular function, and analysis of human motion/motor skills will be extensive. Laboratory.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment:  Mathematical Science, Natural Science
• Prerequisite: BIOL 246
• Offering: Every semester
• Instructor: Row

EXHS 357 Motor Learning and Control (4)

Study of the neural, physical and behavioral aspects of human movement, and the processes involved in acquiring and refining motor skills. The class will examine research that explains why certain behaviors manifest themselves, and provides the basis for assessing performance and designing optimal practice, rehabilitation and training experiences. Not open to first-year students.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 246 required; BIOL 260 recommended; or consent of instructor
• Offering: Spring
• Instructor: Row Lazzarini, Ettinger

EXHS 358 Special Topics in Exercise and Health Science (4)

An opportunity for semester-long study of specific advanced Topics within the field of Exercise and Health Science. Topics and themes will vary by instructor. This class may be repeated for credit with different topics.

• Prerequisite: Depending on Topics offered or consent of instructor.
• Offering: Annually
• Instructor: Staff

EXHS 360 Physiology of Exercise (4)

This class examines the physiological systems of the human body as they are affected by different mode, intensity, and duration of exercise. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and digestive systems. The required laboratory will focus on measuring and analyzing various anthropometric, physiological and metabolic functions and performance parameters, using the data to predict and describe work capacity and training protocols.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 260
• Offering: Fall
• Instructor: Lockard, Stavrianeas

EXHS 366 Physical Activity and Disease Prevention (4)

This course will investigate the prevalence, etiology, and social impact of several common diseases and disabilities as they relate to aging and physical inactivity. The class will specifically focus on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, diabetes, cancer, and other related disorders. Students will gain a greater understanding of current medical practice and treatment guidelines through the investigation of both classic and current research publications. Students will additionally gain practical experience with common clinical tests used in the assessment and diagnosis of these disorders. 

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: BIOL 260 recommended 
• Offering: Alternate years, Fall
• Instructor: Lockard

EXHS 394 Internship (2-4)

Refer to the internships section for an explanation of internship requirements.

• Offering: Every semester
• Instructor: Staff

EXHS 399 Topics in Exercise and Health Science (1-4)

A semester-long study of Topics in Exercise and Health Science. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: course dependent
• Prerequisite: course dependent
• Offering: Occasionally
• Professor: Staff

EXHS 429 Topics in Exercise and Health Science (1-4)

A semester-long study of Topics in Exercise and Health Science. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar’s webpage for descriptions and applicability to majors/minors in other departments.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: course dependent
• Prerequisite: course dependent
• Offering: Occasionally
• Professor: Staff

EXHS 445 Advanced Clinical Healthcare: Rehabilitation and Professional Development (4)

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in EXHS 340 Clinical Healthcare: Theory and Application, this course introduces students to advanced techniques of evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. Students will consider the psychosocial aspects of clinical healthcare and gain an understanding of the professional expectations of clinical healthcare providers as well as healthcare as a social service.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Natural Sciences
• Prerequisite: EXHS 340
• Offering: Fall
• Instructor: Staff

EXHS 495W Senior Seminar in Exercise and Health Science, Part 1 (2)

This course is the first in a two-part seminar course and capstone experience required of all Exercise and Health Science majors. Students may meet this requirement by completing one of the following four options: a) an original research study, b) a literature review, c) an internship with an associated service project, or d) a community outreach project. Topics are selected in consultation with Exercise and Health Science faculty. Regardless of the option chosen, students must present their work orally in an open meeting format and provide a final paper detailing the work to the department.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered
• Prerequisite: EXHS 256W
• Offering: Fall
• Instructor: Staff

EXHS 496W Senior Seminar in Exercise and Health Science, Part 2 (2)

A seminar course and capstone experience required of all Exercise and Health Science majors. Students may meet this requirement by completing one of the following four options: a) an original research study, b) a literature review, c) an internship with an associated service project, or d) a community outreach project. Topics are selected in consultation with Exercise and Health Science faculty. Regardless of the option chosen, students must present their work orally in an open meeting format and provide a final paper detailing the work to the department.

• General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing-centered
• Prerequisite: EXHS 256W and EXHS 495W
• Offering: Every semester
• Instructor: Staff

General Outline of Plant Physiology
(BISC 366)
3-1-0

Instructor:  Dr. Stephen Lee
SSB 7107
291-4291
splee@sfu.ca
 

Course Description:

Plant physiology is an examination of plant function ranging in complexity from individual cells up to the whole plant. As relatively immobile organisms, plants must adapt to the prevailing environment and consequently have unique mechanisms to deal with non-ideal growing conditions. Both normal growth and development as well as how the plant responds and adapts to adverse conditions are major themes in plant physiology research. This course will focus on the major physiological processes occurring in plants grown under ideal conditions as well touch on the physiology of stress-adaptation. We will also look at how molecular biology is applied to analyze physiological processes.
 

Course Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Plant water relations.

- transport processes
- water potential
- transpiration

3. Photosynthesis and carbon utilization

- Photosynthetic pigments
- Photosystems I and II
- carbon metabolism
- ecological and agricultural considerations

4. Phloem transport

- translocation of assimilates
- carbon allocation
- plant productivity

5. Inorganic nutrition

- macro and micro nutrients
- nitrogen fixation

6. Plant responses to environmental stresses

- nutritional deficiency and excesses
- water stress
- temperature stress

Prerequisites:  BICH 222 (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)
 

Required Textbook:  Taiz, L. and E. Zeiger. 1998. Plant Physiology (2nd ed). Sinauer Associates, Inc. ISBN 0-87893-831-1
 

Grading:  Assignments (30%), Midterm exam (30%), Final exam (40%)

A systematic survey of classical and contemporary research Topics in human cognition, including perception, attention, mental representation and processing, memory, knowledge, visual imagery, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making. Students will read original research papers and develop a research proposal.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

William Farquhar, whose research focuses on blood pressure, particularly hypertension and its interaction with salty diets and exercise, came to UD as an assistant professor after serving as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and assistant scientist at the HRCA Research and Training Institute. At Delaware, he was promoted to associate professor in 2008 and full professor in 2014. His research has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health for some 20 years, and he regularly publishes with more than 100 papers appearing in top journals. From 2011-17, he served as chairperson of the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology. During his tenure, the department saw a growth in enrollment, supporting one of the most popular majors on campus. He also worked with leadership to dramatically expand research and teaching space and implemented a strategic plan that prioritized metrics related to rankings. A fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology and fellow and vice president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Farquhar also served on the Board of Directors of the Federation of the American Societies for Experimental Biology and co-chaired ACSM's World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at East Stroudsburg University and his doctorate in exercise and sports science/exercise physiology at Pennsylvania State University.
 

Leadership Roles

• Associate Dean of Research, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware (2020-2022)
• Department Chair, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware (2011-2017)
• Vice-President and Board Member, American College of Sports Medicine (2021-2023)
• Board of Directors, Federation of the American Societies for Experimental Biology (2017-2021)
• NIH Study Section Chair, Hypertension and Microcirculation study section (2019-2021)
• Board of Trustees, American College of Sports Medicine (2016-2019) 
• Committee Chair, Chairs’ Caucus Steering Committee, University of Delaware (2016-2017) 
• Co-Chair, Basic Science World Congress on Exercise and Vascular Health, ACSM (2021-2022)
• Committee Chair, College of Health Sciences Research Advisory Committee (2020-2021) 
• Associate Director, COBRE in Cardiovascular Health, NIH (PI Dave Edwards), (2021-2022) 
• Chair, Institutional Review Board, University of Delaware (2018-2022)
   

Research Interests

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
   

Education

• Post-Doc Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, MA 2001, Integrative Physiology
• Ph.D Penn State University, PA 1998, Exercise Physiology
• M.S East Stroudsburg University, PA 1991, Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Science
• BS East Stroudsburg University, PA , 1989, Exercise Physiology

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If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.

If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.

The first year structure is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge and skill set which will equip you to go on to more advanced courses in the second and third years.

You must pass at least 90 credits from the BSc Schedule A, including any compulsory courses, in your first 120 credits of study towards the Bachelor of Science.

Physiology has similar first year core courses to several other majors available in the Bachelor of Science, allowing students to change their major before their second year. Changing your major may incur an increase in completion time.

Suggested structure

100-level courses

Take these in any order:

• 247113 Science and Sustainability for Science
• 161111 Applied Statistics or 161122 Statistics
• 124103 Biophysical Principles or 160101 Calculus or 160102 Algebra or 160104 Introductory Mathematics for Science or 160105 Methods of Mathematics
• 214101 Human Bioscience: Normal Body Function
• 162101 Cell Biology or 214102 Applied Sciences for Health Professionals.

Take these in the order shown:

• 123104 Chemistry for Biological Systems
• 122102 Biochemistry.

Plus choose one 100 level elective course. This can be from a subject area other than Science.

200-level courses in the major

• 122202 The Dynamic Cell
• 194241 Physiological Control Systems
• 194242 Physiology of Mammalian Organ Systems
• 214201 Human Bioscience: Impaired Body Function.

300-level courses in the major

Minors

Completing a minor is optional. Minors increase the breadth of your degree. They provide you extra knowledge, attributes and capabilities.

A minor must be in a different subject from your major.

A Bachelor of Science (Physiology) with a minor

You may choose a minor from any University undergraduate degree that has recognised minors. If the minor is from another undergraduate degree, the regulations of that programme will apply.

Some BSc minors that are particularly compatible with physiology include those shown below. Timetabling will prioritise these combinations to minimise clashes.

• Exercise and Sport (Courses: 234121)
• Human Nutrition (Auckland only) (include 214131 in your first year)
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Psychology (Course: 175102)
• Zoology (include 199103 and 196101 in your first year)

A Physiology minor (for students who are studying a different degree)

If you are not studying a Bachelor of Science (Physiology) and wish to complete a Physiology minor see the BSc regulations for the requirements of this minor.  

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

Returning students

If you started the BSc programme before 2020 you may be completing the programme under the previous regulations, which are listed in Schedule C in the Regulations for this programme.

In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.

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