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Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness
Laboratory
Professors:
Office:
Dr. Tim Burnham
PE 202E PE
963-1764
[email protected]
Mr. Brian Contreras
Mail box - main office
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Course description:
Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness is a 5-credit class comprising 4 hours of lecture and a 2hour laboratory each week.
Purpose:
Knowledge of the scientific aspects of human structure and function is basic to an appreciation of the
many components affecting human health and fitness, the responses and adaptations to physical
activity, training for athletic purposes, and rehabilitation from injury or from debilitating disorders.
Laboratory activities cover structural and functional aspects of the neural, endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestive-metabolism, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human through study
using cadavers, models, physiological assessments including various health and fitness procedures,
lab worksheets, and quizzes.
Outcomes:
By the end of the laboratory portion of this course you are expected to be able to:
1. Locate and identify on the cadaver and on models, the meningeal layers surrounding the
brain, specific regions of the brain and their functions, and identify selected peripheral (cranial
and spinal) nerves that service specific areas. Understand neurological assessments using
reflexes (e.g. Stretch reflex) and the neural pathways associated with reflexes.
2. Locate and identify on the cadaver and on models, specific endocrine glands (hypothalamus,
pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, renal, suprarenal, ovary, and testes). Understand the functioning of
the hormones secreted by these glands and the impact of abnormal hormone regulation and
release. Reactions to stress and blood glucose regulation will be highlighted.
3. Locate and identify on the cadaver and models, pericardial membranes, chambers of the heart,
great blood vessels entering and exiting the heart, and the coronary arteries. Also locate and
identify major peripheral vessels servicing the extremities. Gain an enhanced understanding of
the greatest cause of mortality in society - coronary artery disease, reduced myocardial blood
flow, and it’s associated myocardial hypoxia and the typical EKG stress test response to rest and
exercise.
4. Understand the components of blood pressure; become familiar with the auscultatory method
of measuring blood pressure; recognize normal and abnormal blood pressure responses under
resting and stressful conditions; differentiate responses typical of a healthy and unhealthy
individual. Understand the reaction of the cardiac system to stress and physical work and
recognize the difference in responses between active and inactive individuals.
5. Locate and identify on the cadaver models and the pig models, the bronchial tree and the
macroscopic components of pulmonary tissue. Understand the principles of airflow dynamics and
the measurement of static and dynamic pulmonary function. Be able to distinguish between
normal and abnormal pulmonary function tests and environmental factors that cause dysfunction.
6. Locate and identify on the cadaver and models, the structures associated with the
gastrointestinal tract and the ancillary organs of digestion including the pancreas, liver, and gall
bladder. Understand the location of the chemical digestion of specific food substances (CHO,
proteins, and fats).
7. Understand indirect calorimetry as an accurate procedure to measure energy expenditure at
rest and during various levels of light to moderate physical activity. Be able to calculate daily
resting caloric expenditure and the calories expended at several work bouts.
8. Locate and identify on the cadaver and models, the renal capsule, internal components of the
kidney, the ureter, the bladder, and the urethra. Understand the impact of hypo and hyper
hydration on renal filtration and the production of urine.
9. Locate and identify on the cadaver and models, reproductive structures of the female (uterus,
external genitalia, ovary,….) and the male (scrotum, penis, testis,….). Understand the interaction
between reproductive functioning and the endocrine system by investigating chemical
composition of hormonal forms of birth control (the pill).
Assessment:
Weekly quizzes will cover the structures studied, concepts covered, and results obtained from
laboratory exercises of the previous week.
Grading Scale (assumes each quiz
A
22.5 – 25.0
AB+
20.5 - 21.2
B
C+
17.5 - 18.6
D+
14.2 - 14.9
D
F
< 12.5
is scored out of 25 points):
21.3 - 22.4
19.5 - 20.4
BC
16.2 - 17.4
13.2 - 14.1
D-
18.7 - 19.4
C15.0 - 16.1
12.5 - 13.1
This is a criterion based grading scale and is not adjusted for normal curve distribution. Grades are
directly associated with the scores obtained.
Texts:
Human Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition
Marieb
Photographic Anatomy of the Human Body 3rd Edition
Yokochi, Rohen, and Weinreb
Please read carefully:
1. Laboratory quizzes will begin promptly at the beginning of each laboratory class and will typically
take 15 minutes to complete.
2. Only under exceptional circumstances (written request with necessary support) will makeup quizzes be administered.
3. No extra credit opportunities will be offered for this course – please do not ask. You have the
responsibility of keeping up with the information throughout the quarter.
4. If you have a problem with this policy, please see Dr. Burnham, Dr. Nethery, or Mr. Contreras
before the end of the second week of the quarter.
Typical Daily Schedule:
0 – 15 minutes …….. Quiz
15 – 95 minutes …….. Cadavers, models, ADAM, physiology lab activities
95 – 110 minutes ……… Review lab activities, revisit lab objectives and outcomes, clarify any
outstanding issues.
Quarterly Schedule:
January 10: Anatomy of the central nervous system, selected peripheral (cranial and spinal)
nerves, and spinal cord reflexes.
January 17: Locate and identify endocrine glands, hormone physiology, reactions to stress, and
blood glucose regulation.
January 24: Cardiac and vascular anatomy. Cardiac electrophysiology: EKG response to rest and
exercise.
January 31: Blood pressure responses at rest and under exercise conditions. Hematology:
hematocrit and oxygen saturation.
February 7: Pulmonary anatomy: the bronchial tree and the macroscopic components of
pulmonary tissue. Airflow dynamics: measurement of static and dynamic pulmonary function.
February 14: Gastrointestinal tract and the ancillary organ anatomy. The chemical digestion of
specific food substances (CHO, proteins, and fats).
February 21: Measurement of energy expenditure: rest and light to moderate physical work.
February 28: Renal anatomy, the ureter, the bladder, and the urethra. Hypo and hyper
hydration, renal filtration, and the production of urine. Anatomy of the female and male
reproductive systems. Interaction between reproductive functioning and hormone release.
March 7: Final quiz, review of the quarter, and student evaluation of laboratory instruction.
This schedule is open to change pending unforeseen circumstances that affect equipment or space
availability.