Exercise Physiology
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 169 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces students to Exercise Physiology, focusing on the body's responses and adaptations to exercise. It explores energy metabolism, including the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Students will learn about the cardiovascular and respiratory systems' responses to exercise, as well as factors influencing bone health. The course also covers anaerobic and aerobic metabolism, training principles, and the impact of sex and age on exercise physiology. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of exercise physiology for health, fitness, and athletic performance.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Basic Biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE416, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 RESPONSE OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM TO EXERCISEPage 70
- UNIT 2: THE INFLUENCE OF SEX AND AGE ON RESPIRATION AT REST AND DURING EXERCISEPage 76
- UNIT 3 RESPIRATORY TRAINING AND DETRAINING ADAPTATIONSPage 84
- UNIT 4: OVERVIEW & REGULATION OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMPage 93
- UNIT 5: MEASUREMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR VARIABLES & RESPONSES TO AEROBIC EXERCISEPage 114
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE416 · UNIT 2: THE EXERCISE RESPONSE
Exercise is a single acute bout of bodily exertion or muscular activity that requires an expenditure of energy above resting level and that in most, but not all, cases results in voluntary movement. Exercise sessions are typically planned and structured to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.
What you should be able to do
- Define exercise physiology and its relevance to health and performance.
- Explain the energy systems and their contribution to exercise.
- Describe the cardiovascular and respiratory responses to different types of exercise.
- Analyze the factors influencing bone health and adaptation to exercise.
- Apply training principles to design effective exercise programs.
- Differentiate between male and female physiological responses to exercise.
What it prepares you for
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Trainer
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Sports Coach
- Wellness Consultant
- Healthcare
- Fitness
- Sports
- Rehabilitation
- Wellness Programs
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 4: Metabolic System
Understanding the intricate details of metabolic pathways and their regulation requires a strong foundation in biochemistry.
- Module 3: Respiratory System Response to Exercise
Unit 4: Overview & Regulation of The Cardiovascular System
The complex interplay of neural and hormonal factors in regulating pulmonary ventilation during exercise demands a thorough understanding of physiological control mechanisms.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 1: Meaning of Exercise Physiology and why study it · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Meaning of Exercise Physiology and why study it.. Define Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Exercise, Exercise training, Training, Detraining, and Adaptation to exercise.. Identify career prospects in exercise physiology..
- Week 2Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 2: The Exercise Response · 3 hours
Study Unit 2: The Exercise Response.. Explain the factors involved in exercise response, including exercise modality, intensity, and duration.. Understand exercise response patterns and the concept of exercise and training as stressors..
- Week 3Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 3: Energy and Metabolism · 3 hours
Study Unit 3: Energy and Metabolism.. Define the concept of energy and metabolism.. Describe the function of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in metabolism and cellular respiration..
- Week 4Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 4: Metabolic System · 3 hours
Study Unit 4: Metabolic System.. Explain the participation of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.. Describe the regulation of cellular respiration and ATP Production..
- Week 5Module 1: Exercise Physiology, Energy and Metabolism & Metabolic System, Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism
Unit 5: Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise · 3 hours
Study Unit 5: Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise.. Define Anaerobic and Aerobic Metabolism.. State the measurement of Anaerobic and Aerobic measurement.. Explain the Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise Response..
- Week 6Module 2: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System
Unit 1: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System · 3 hours
Study Unit 1: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System.. Describe the Pulmonary system.. Differentiate Conducive zone and respiratory zone..
- Week 7Module 2: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System
Unit 2: Mechanism of Breathing · 3 hours
Study Unit 2: Mechanism of Breathing.. Define breathing.. State the factors responsible in the mechanism of breathing in the pulmonary system..
- Week 8Module 2: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System
Unit 3: Respiratory Circulation · 3 hours
Study Unit 3: Respiratory Circulation.. State the function of Pulmonary Circulation.. Define Minute Ventilation..
- Week 9Module 2: Cardiovascular- Respiratory System
Unit 4: Measurement of Lung Volumes · 3 hours
Study Unit 4: Measurement of Lung Volumes.. State Lung Volumes and Capacities and Pulmonary Ventilation.. Describe External and Internal Respiration..
- Week 10Module 3: Respiratory System Response to Exercise
Unit 1: Response of The Respiratory System to Exercise · 3 hours
Study Unit 1: Response of The Respiratory System to Exercise.. Describe the concept and structure of Pulmonary Ventilation.. Describe static Exercise..
- Week 11Module 3: Respiratory System Response to Exercise
Unit 2: The Influence of Sex and Age on Respiration at Rest and During Exercise · 3 hours
Study Unit 2: The Influence of Sex and Age on Respiration at Rest and During Exercise.. State Male-Female Respiratory Differences.. Describe Detraining..
- Week 12Module 3: Respiratory System Response to Exercise
Unit 3: Respiratory Training and Detraining Adaptations · 3 hours
Study Unit 3: Respiratory Training and Detraining Adaptations.. State Lung Volumes and Capacities and Pulmonary Ventilation.. Describe External and Internal Respiration.. Describe Detraining..
Unit 4: Overview & Regulation of The Cardiovascular System · 3 hours
Study Unit 4: Overview & Regulation of The Cardiovascular System.. Describe the Heart.. Define the Vascular System..
- Week 13Module 3: Respiratory System Response to Exercise
Unit 5: Measurement of Cardiovascular Variables & Responses to Aerobic Exercise · 3 hours
Study Unit 5: Measurement of Cardiovascular Variables & Responses to Aerobic Exercise.. Describe the Short-Term, Light to Moderate Submaximal Aerobic Exercise.. Describe the Long-Term, Moderate to Heavy Submaximal Aerobic Exercise..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and key terms to ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Create detailed summaries of each module, focusing on the relationships between different physiological systems.
- Practice applying metabolic equations to calculate energy expenditure during various activities.
- Develop diagrams illustrating the cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise, highlighting key regulatory mechanisms.
- Focus on understanding the factors influencing bone health and how exercise can be used to improve bone density.
- Use past TMA questions to practice applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, with extra focus on peak difficulty periods.
- Create flashcards for key definitions and physiological parameters to aid memorization.
- Practice explaining complex concepts to peers to reinforce understanding and identify knowledge gaps.
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE416 about?
This course introduces students to Exercise Physiology, focusing on the body's responses and adaptations to exercise. It explores energy metabolism, including the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Students will learn about the cardiovascular and respiratory systems' responses to exercise, as well as factors influencing bone health. The course also covers anaerobic and aerobic metabolism, training principles, and the impact of sex and age on exercise physiology. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of exercise physiology for health, fitness, and athletic performance.
How many units does KHE416 have?
KHE416, Exercise Physiology, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 169 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE416?
KHE416 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is KHE416 hard?
KHE416 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does KHE416 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is KHE416 assessed?
KHE416 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What do I need before starting KHE416?
Basic Biology Anatomy Physiology
What can I do with KHE416?
Exercise Physiologist, Fitness Trainer, Rehabilitation Specialist, Sports Coach and Wellness Consultant.