EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

BIOLOGY 3370

SPRING 2006
OBJECTIVES:
Biology 3370, Exercise Physiology, examines physiologic and biochemical responses to acute and long–term
exercise. The course reviews the basics of normal human physiology and biochemistry and applies these principles to
the adaptations seen during exercise. This review includes cardiovascular, muscular, endocrine, renal, nervous and
gastrointestinal organ systems in addition to a discussion of training and ergogenic aides.

Textbooks: Exercise Physiology, Powers and Howley, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
ISBN 0-07-255728-1

Instructor: John H. Moltz, Ph.D.

Schedule: Lecture – Monday, Wednesday 5:30pm-6:45pm (See attached Lecture Outline)

OUTCOMES:

The student will therefore:

1. Understand the basic physiological principals involved during exercise
2. Understand how these basic physiologic mechanisms are impacted by exercise
3. Understand the principals of exercise training
4. Understand how nutrition, training, ergogenic supplements and the environment affect exercise performance.

ASSESSMENT:

Grading: The course grade for Biology 3370 will be determined by an average of the four
progress exams. The exams will be short answer, essay-type questions. Makeup exams are
not routinely given. Arrangement for a makeup exam must be
made in advance of the scheduled exam date (See attached schedule).

Course letter grades will be assigned according to the following schedule:

A: 100- 89.6 B: 79.6-86.9 C: 69.6-76.9 D: 59.6-66.9
B+: 89.5-87.0 C+: 79.5-77.0 D+: 69.5-67.0 F: <59.6

Lecture exams are never curved. Alternative methods to enhance or change a grade, e.g.,
reports, projects, etc., do not exist.
The last date to withdraw from the course WP/WF is March 23, 2006.

Dr. Moltz is available to students before and after each scheduled lecture and lab. Dr. Moltz can also be reached by
appointment in his office (F3.310A) at 972-883-4172, Email: JMoltz@Utdallas.edu.

BIOLOGY 3370
LECTURE SCHEDULE
SPRING, 2006

Date Topic Chapters

Jan 9 Introduction to Biology 3370

 11 Bioenergetics 3
18 Exercise Metabolism 4
23 Hormonal Responses to Exercise 5
25 Hormonal Responses to Exercise 5
30 EXAM #1 3-5
Feb 1 Skeletal Muscle:Structure and Function 8 6
Skeletal Muscle:Structure and Function 8
8 Circulatory Adaptations to Exercise 9
13 Circulatory Adaptations to Exercise 9
15 Respiration during Exercise 10
20 Respiration during Exercise 10
22 Acid-Base Balance 11
27 EXAM #2 8-10
Mar 1 Temperature Regulation 12
13 Physiology of Training 13
15 Physiology of Training 13
20 Work Tests 15
22 Exercise Prescriptions 16
27 Factors affecting Performance 19
20 Work Tests Evaluating Performance 20
Apr 3 EXAM #3 11-13,15,16,19
5 Work Tests Evaluating Performance 20
10 Training for Performance 21
12 Training for Performance 21
17 Nutrition 23
19 Exercise and Environment 24
24 Ergogenic Aides 25
26 EXAM #4 20,21,23-25