HES 50: Clinical Exercise Science

Winter 2004

 

Professor:  Matt S. Feigenbaum, Ph.D., FACSM      

Office:  PAC B;  Office Hours:  Mon.-Thurs. 1:00-2:00 (other times by appointment)

Phone:  (W) 294-3455; (H) 967-0968

E-mail:  Matt.Feigenbaum@furman.edu

 

Text:   Exercise Testing and Prescription (5th ed.). (2003) Nieman (Ed.). Mayfield: Mountain View, CA.

           

Class Format: 

Classes will meet Monday-Friday from 10:50-12:05 for lecture and Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 for laboratory activities (clinical assessments).

 

Course Description and Purpose: 

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the role of exercise in health, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.  The course objectives are to provide students with the following: 

(1) a fundamental understanding of the physiological responses to acute exercise and physiological adaptations to regular physical activity; (2) an understanding of the therapeutic potential of regular physical activity for persons with chronic diseases; (3) the rationale to generate an appropriate exercise prescription; and (4) an opportunity to develop effective clinical assessment skills that are currently used in a variety of health-related professions including clinical exercise physiology, medicine, allied health fields (i.e., physical therapy), and health/wellness education programs.           

  

Evaluation & Grading:

1.    Exam 1 – January 21         25%                 97-100   A+        93-96   A        90-92   A-    

2.    Exam 2 – February 9         25%                 87-89     B+        83-86   B        80-82   B-

3.    Final – February 24           30%                 77-79     C+        73-76   C        70-72   C-

4.    Labs & Presentation          20%                 67-69     D+        63-66   D        60-62   D-    

 

HES Exam Policy:

1.    All exams are cumulative and should be taken on the day that they are specified on the syllabus.  Exams will be given on the assigned days unless extenuating circumstances (i.e., inclement weather) force the instructor to move the date.

2.    If you are unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, you will be required to take a make-up exam comprised of different questions from the exam given on class day.  If you are aware that you will miss a exam because of an excused, planned event such as athletics or a school/personal trip, you will be required to make-up the exam within two days after your return to campus.  The instructor will arrange a suitable time period for those students recovering from illness.       The final exam must be taken during the specified time slot.  Any exceptions must be approved by the instructor and the HES Department Chair.  

 

Attendance Policy:

1.   Attendance is essential for you to derive the maximum benefit from HES 50.  The only acceptable

reasons for missing class include: (1) Personal illness severe enough to prevent class attendance (infirmary note required); (2) Death in your family (administrative note required); and (3) Your status as an official representative of Furman University (authorization required).

2.   After 3 unexcused absences, the overall class grade is dropped one letter grade.

 

Lab Assignments:

1.    Lab assignments are to be completed by the due date and turned in at the beginning of class.

2.    Late lab assignments (after the beginning of the class period) will be deducted 10 points per day.

 

Academic Integrity:  Your enrollment in this course signifies that you accept the rules of academic honesty described in The Helmsman.  Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from the course.  Students who would attempt to cheat during their academic life would undoubtedly attempt to cheat in their professional life.  Further, students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be caned.

 

Disabilities Accommodations: Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations should contact Dr. Sarah Fletcher, Coordinator of Disability Services (2998), in Plyler Hall 1 (basement). 

Don't procrastinate: do this early in the term. 

 

“Participation”:  In the spirit of “Engaged Learning” students are expected to be proactive in contributing to class discussions, presentations, and laboratory activities.  Special topic presentations will be assigned and incorporated throughout the term.  The special topic presentation will be developed by student teams under the guidance of the instructor and will count 10% of the final grade.  In addition, a portion of the final grade (10%) will be derived from your participation and enthusiasm (assessed at the discretion of the instructor) during laboratory activities.  The schedule of laboratory activities is as follows:

 

LAB DATE         DUE DATE                                   LAB ASSIGNMENT

 

1/13 - Tues.           1/19 - Mon.          Lab 1 (20 pts): Clinical Assessments – Cardiovascular / GXT

 

1/20 - Tues.           1/26 - Mon.           Lab 2 (20 pts): Clinical Assessments – Cardiovascular / GXT

 

1/27 - Tues.           2/2  - Mon.           Lab 3 (20 pts): Clinical Assessments – Anthropometry & Pulmonary

 

 2/3 - Tues.             2/9  - Mon.           Lab 4 (20 pts): HeartLife - Greenville Hospital System

 

2/10 - Tues.           2/16 - Mon.           Lab 5 (20 pts): Clinical Assessments – Circuit

 

                                                          100 points total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Date           Topic & Reading Assignment

 

January

T     6     Course Introduction & Expectations

               KSA’s, ACSM Certifications, & CEP Registry                                     KSA Listing (Handout)

W    7     Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. and Clinical Implications               Chs.1 & 2

H     8     Health Screening, Risk Stratification, & Pre-Test Evaluation                  Ch.3

F      9     Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology                                    Handout, Ch.7, App.C (p.739)   

 

M    12    Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology                                    Handout, Ch.7, App.C (p.739)

T     13   Respiratory System: Anatomy & Physiology                                         Handout & Ch.7

               Lab: Clinical Assessments – Cardiovascular / GXT

W    14    Cardiorespiratory System: Assessment & Interpretation                        Ch.4

               Metabolic Equations (Practicum)                                                         Ch.4

H     15    Skeletal Muscle: Anatomy & Physiology                                              Handout & App.C (pp.736-738)

F     16    Skeletal Muscle: Anatomy & Physiology                                              Handout & App.C (pp.736-738)

 

M    19   MLK Holiday

T     20   Muscular Fitness: Assessment & Interpretation                                    Chs.6 & 7

               Lab: Clinical Assessments – Cardiovascular / GXT

W    21   Exam 1                                                                                             7 P Rule

H     22    Body Composition: Assessment & Interpretation                                   Ch.5

F     23   Flexibility: Assessment & Interpretation                                                Ch.7

 

M    26    Nutrition & Energy Metabolism                                                           Handout & Ch.9

T     27    Nutrition & Energy Metabolism                                                           Handout & Ch.9

              Lab: Clinical Assessments – Anthropometry & Pulmonary 

W    28    Exercise Prescription (Rx) Guidelines for Adult Fitness Programs          Ch.8; ACSM 1998 PS  

H     29    Physical Activity for Health: The Surgeon General’s Report                  SGR - Handout

F     30    TBA      

 

February

M    2     Endothelial Dysfunction & Atherosclerosis                                           Handout & Ch.10

T      3     Cardiac Patients – Angina & MI                                                        Handout & Ch.10

               Lab: HeartLife (Life Center)

W    4     Cardiac Patients – PCI & CABG                                                       Handout & Ch.10

H     5     Cardiovascular Disease & Comprehensive Rehabilitation                      Handout & Ch.10         

F     6     Cardiac Patients – Hypertension, LVD, & CHF                                  Handout & Ch.10

 

M     9    Exam #2                                                                                                       7 P Rule

T     10   Organ (Cardiac) Transplant & Peripheral Vascular Disease                  Handout & Ch.10

               Lab: Clinical Assessments – Circuit

W    11    Pulmonary Patients – Asthma & COPD                                             Handout & Ch.16 (p.663)

H     12    Diabetes Mellitus                                                                                Ch.12

F     13    Obesity & the Metabolic Syndrome                                                      Ch.13

 

M    16    Aging & the Elderly                                                                            Ch.15

T     17    Arthritis, Osteoporosis, & Low Back Syndrome                                    Ch.15 & 6 (p.173)   

W    18    Immune System: Anatomy & Physiology                                              Handout           

H     19    Cancer & Fibromyalgia                                                                      Handout & Ch.11

F     20    The Role of Exercise in Health, Disease, & Rehabilitation

 

T       24    FINAL EXAM  (9:00-11:30)