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FSS 234A - Fundamentals of Exercise Science: Module A

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Overview of various systems, reactions, and adaptations to exercise and movement. Includes muscular system and anatomy, nervous system, kinesiology, metabolism, and principles of exercise training.

Information: FSS 234A and FSS 234B  together constitute FSS 234 .


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss how the skeletal framework helps to provide support and aids in movement while exercising.
  2. Identify major muscle structures and how they adapt to exercise.
  3. Identify the planes of motion of the human body in specific movements.
  4. Identify what factors lead to muscle soreness and cramps. 
  5. Explain how the body metabolizes nutrients to fuel exercise at various intensities.
  6. Discuss the basic principles of exercise training and how they are incorporated into training programs.

Outline:
  1. Muscular System and Anatomy
  1. Structure
  2. Function
  3. Identification and classification
  4. Muscular adaptations to exercise
  1. Nervous System
  1. Structure
  2. Function
  3. Neurological control of movement
  1. Kinesiology
  1. Development and growth of skeletal system
  2. Identification and classification of skeletal system
  3. Joint articulations and levers of musculoskeletal system
  4. Anatomical planes of the human body
  5. Biomechanical factors in human strength
  1. Metabolism
  1. Bioenergetics
  2. Energy expenditure of exercise and fatigue
  3. Anaerobic adaptations to exercise
  1. Principles of Exercise Training
  1. Terminology
  2. Principles of training
  3. Anaerobic training programs
  4. Adaptations to resistance training


Effective Term:
Spring 2018