Physiology Applied To Physical Conditioning

1. Understand the concepts of physical activity, physical fitness, and physical conditioning.
2. Explain how the body adapts to exercise.
3. Choose appropriate exercises for different fitness goals.
4. Understand the effects of physical training on the body.
5. Prevent injuries during training.
6. Appreciate the relationship between the circulatory and respiratory systems and exercise.
7. Familiarize yourself with various flexibility exercises.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Definition of Concepts: Physical Activity/Fitness/ Conditioning · 2 hours

     Define physical activity, physical fitness, and physical conditioning.. Differentiate between physical activity, fitness, and conditioning.. Identify the benefits of physical activity, physical fitness, and physical conditioning to health..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Components of Physical Fitness · 2 hours

     Identify the three components of physical fitness.. Differentiate clearly among the three components of physical fitness..

3. Week 3Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Adaptation to Exercise · 2 hours

     Discuss the effects of exercise on the heart, lungs, and skeletal muscles.. Explain the influence of genetics, gender, and age on cardiorespiratory fitness..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Conditioning Programmes · 2 hours

     Identify basic conditioning principles.. Explain the basic conditioning principles..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Choosing the Right Exercise · 2 hours

     Identify different safe exercises.. Describe the different safe exercises.. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of choosing different exercises..

6. Week 6Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Exercise and Fitness · 2 hours

     Discuss the benefits of exercise.. Explain how to start an exercise programme.. Identify the two types of exercise.. Explain the meaning of intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Exercise and Body Reaction · 2 hours

     Discuss systemic (oxygen transport system) changes induced by training at rest.. Identify systemic (oxygen transport system) changes induced by training during sub-maximal exercise.. Discuss systemic (oxygen transport system) changes induced by training during maximal exercise.. Explain respiratory changes induced by training..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 3: Physical Fitness and Exercise Physiology · 2 hours

     Define exercise physiology.. State the difference between acute and chronic exercise.. State the two main concerns of exercise physiology.. Explain how exercise physiology relates to fitness for all and fitness for athletes..

9. Week 9Module 4:

   • Unit 1: Physical Training · 2 hours

     Define physical training.. List and describe the principles of training.. List and describe different types of training methods..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 2: Effects of Physical Training · 2 hours

      State major physiological adaptations that result from training.. List changes that occur in skeletal muscles with training.. State the major adaptations that occur in the respiratory and circulatory systems.. List other changes that occur..

11. Week 11Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Preventing Injury · 2 hours

      Identify common causes of injuries.. Explain acute sports injuries.. Describe overtraining and its common causes..

12. Week 12Module 5:

    • Unit 1: The Circulatory System and Exercise · 2 hours

      List the functions of the circulatory system.. Describe the components of circulation.. Distinguish between Heart Rate, Stroke Volume, and Cardiac Output.. Describe how blood is distributed during rest and exercise.. Define blood pressure.. List and describe factors that affect blood flow..

    • Unit 2: Respiratory System and Exercise · 2 hours

      Describe briefly the structure of the respiratory system.. List the functions of the respiratory system.. Define the various static and dynamic volumes.. List the muscles that operate in quiet respiration and during exercise.. Explain how gases are transported..

13. Week 13Module 6:

    • Unit 1: Muscular Flexibility · 2 hours

      Explain the importance of muscular flexibility to adequate fitness.. Identify the factors that affect muscular flexibility.. Explain the health-fitness benefits of stretching.. Discuss the principles that govern the development of muscular flexibility..

    • Unit 2: Flexibility Exercises · 2 hours

      Prevent low back pain.. Identify flexibility exercises.. Describe flexibility exercises..

    • Unit 3: Strength and Power Development · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of strength.. Explain the importance of adequate strength levels in maintaining good health.. Identify and explain the two types of fibre.. Discuss anaerobic power and capacity..