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Session (Hours)
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Topics
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Teaching & Learning Strategies
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Mode of Assessment
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1(2 Hrs)
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1. Unit I: Introduction to Exercise science
1.1. Principle of exercise science and its domain
1.2. Historic development of exercise science and exercise physiology
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Lecture
Class discussion
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2(12 Hrs)
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2. Unit II: A systemic approach to exercise science
2.1. Nervous system
2.2. Muscular system
2.3. Skeletal system
2.4. Cardiovascular system
2.5. Pulmonary system
2.6. Urinary system
2.7. Digestive system
2.8. Endocrine system
2.9. Immune system
2.10. Energy systems
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Lecture
Video presentation
Lab Demonstration
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Class test
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3(6 Hrs)
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3. Unit III: Exercise Physiology
3.1. Terminologies
3.2. The basis of study in exercise physiology
3.2.1. Acute response to physical activity and exercises
3.2.2. Chronic adaptations to physical activity and exercises
3.2.3. Central adaptation to exercise
3.2.4. Local adaptation to exercise
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Lecture
presentation
Video
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4(8 Hrs)
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4. Unit IV: Substrate metabolism during exercise
4.1. Factors affecting fuel utilization during exercise
4.2. Metabolism during exercise
4.2.1. Carbohydrate
4.2.2. Fat
4.2.3. Protein
4.2.4. Lactate metabolism and lactate threshold
4.3. Implication of substrate metabolism in physical activity and exercise
4.4. Implication of substrate metabolism in sports and athletic performance
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Lecture
presentation
Video
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Assignment
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5(10 Hrs)
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5. Unit V: Athletic training and sports medicine
5.1. Historic development of athletic training programs
5.2. Primary responsibility areas of athletic training professionals
5.3. Terminologies used in athletic training
5.3.1. Frequency
5.3.2. Duration
5.3.3. Intensity
5.3.4. Fatigue
5.3.5. Overload
5.3.6. Overtraining and being ‘out of shape”
5.3.7. Progression
5.3.8. Periodization
5.3.9. Individualization
5.3.10. Principle of specificity and economy
5.4. Physiologic compatibility of exercise training modes
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Lecture
Demonstration
Exercise lab
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Class tests/
Presentation
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6(6 Hrs)
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6. Unit VI: Aerobic training
6.1. Muscle metabolism and bioenergetics
6.2. Metabolism in aerobic exercise
6.3. Purpose and benefit of aerobic activity
6.4. Training guideline and stress
6.4.1. Frequency
6.4.2. Duration
6.4.3. Intensity
6.4.4. Fatigue
6.5. Principle of aerobic training
6.5.1. Overload
6.5.2. Progression
6.6. Periodization, Individualization and specificity
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Lecture
Video presentation
Demonstration
Lab Exercise
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7(8 Hrs)
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7. Unit VII: Resistance training
7.1. General principle of resistance training
7.2. Development of a workout
7.2.1. Choice of exercise
7.2.2. Order of exercise
7.2.3. Number of sets
7.2.4. Length of Rest Periods
7.2.5. Amount of Resistance
7.2.6. Frequency of training
7.2.7. Consideration for women
7.2.8. Training cycles
7.2.9. Variation in training
7.3. General Preparatory conditioning
7.3.1. Periodization of training
7.3.2. Classic “Linear” format
7.3.3. “Nonlinear” or Undulation Format
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Lecture
Video
Demonstration
Literature review
Lab Exercise
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Midterm Examinations
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8(6 Hrs)
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8. Unit VIII: Flexibility training
8.1. General Principles
8.1.1. Definitions
8.1.2. Specificity of flexibility training
8.1.3. Effect of temperature on flexibility training
8.1.4. Age and Gender difference
8.1.5. Stretch reflex
8.2. Role of Flexibility in injury prevention
8.3. Role of Flexibility in performance enhancement
8.4. Role of stretching in rehabilitation following injury
8.5. Techniques for improving flexibility
8.6. Personalizing a stretching program
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Lecture
Video Demonstration
Lab Exercise
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9(8 Hrs)
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9. Unit IX: Physiology of Exercise in heat
9.1. Heat production
9.1.1. Resting heat production
9.1.2. Heat production during exercise
9.2. Heat dissipation and heat transfer
9.2.1. Thermoregulation
9.2.2. Non-evaporative heat loss
9.2.2.1. Conduction
9.2.2.2. Convection
9.2.2.3. Radiation
9.2.3. Evaporative heat loss
9.2.4. Cardiac output and plasma volume for heat dissipation
9.3. External heat illness
9.3.1. Exercise associated muscle cramps
9.3.2. Heat Syncope
9.3.3. Exercise associated collapse
9.3.4. Exercise associated hyponatremia
9.3.5. Heat exhaustion
9.3.6. Exertional heat stroke
9.4. A graduated return to play protocol following heat illness
9.5. Risk factors and population at increased risk of heat related illness
9.6. Prevention of heat related illness
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Lecture
Video
Exercise lab
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Test
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10(6 Hrs)
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10. Unit X: Physiology of exercise in cold
10.1. Physiology of cold exposure
10.1.1. Mechanism of heat loss
10.1.2. Mechanism of heat production
10.1.3. Thermoregulation and physiologic adaptations
10.2. Specific injuries
10.2.1. Systemic cold injuries
10.2.2. Accidental hypothermia
10.2.3. Cold water immersion
10.3. Local cold injuries
10.3.1. Frostnip
10.3.2. Frostbite
10.3.3. Chilblains
10.3.4. Trench foot
10.4. Prevention of cold related injuries
10.4.1. Increase heat production
10.4.2. Decrease heat loss
10.4.3. Other general measures
10.4.4. External warming source
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Lecture
Video
Lab Exercise
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11(8 Hrs)
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11. Unit XI. Altitude training and physiology
11.1. Altitude environment
11.2. Effect of altitude on exercise
11.3. Acclimatization process
11.4. High altitude illness
11.4.1. Acute mountain sickness
11.4.2. Severe high altitude sickness
11.4.3. over training
11.5. Altitude training
11.5.1. Indications and contra-indications
11.5.2. General Recommendations
11.5.2.1. For competition at altitude
11.5.2.2. For competition at sea level
11.5.3. Altitude Dose recommendations
11.5.3.1. How high to live?
11.5.3.2. How long to reside at altitude?
11.5.3.3. How high to train?
11.5.3.4. When to compete?
11.5.4. Nutritional factors
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Lecture
Video presentation
Demonstration
Lab Exercise
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12(6 Hrs)
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12. Unit XII: Clinical exercise physiology
12.1. Pre-exercise Screening for health risk
12.2. Exercise testing and evaluation
12.2.1. Factors and components of physical fitness testing
12.2.2. Flexibility testing
12.2.3. Strength testing
12.2.4. Endurance testing
12.2.5. Current recommendation
12.3. Exercise prescription
12.3.1. Introduction
12.3.2. Frequency
12.3.3. Intensity
12.3.4. Duration
12.3.5. Type
12.3.6. Volume
12.3.7. Progression
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Lecture,
Video,
Demonstration
Lab Exercise
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13(4 Hrs)
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13. Unit XIII: Exercise Physiology in special population athlete
13.1. Children
13.2. Female
13.3. Elderly
13.4. Individuals with underlying conditions
13.4.1. Cardiovascular Disease
13.4.2. Diabetes mellitus
13.4.3. Hypertension
13.4.4. Osteoarthritis
13.4.5. Chronic lung disease
13.4.6. Obesity
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Lecture
Video
Lab Exercise
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14(20 Hrs)
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14. Field Practice
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Field report
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15(30 Hrs)
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15. Laboratory practice
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Practical demonstrations and lab exercise
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Spotting/ viva
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