Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity

Prelim

Week 1: Introduction to Exercise Physiology

* Definition of exercise physiology

* Skeletal muscle structure and function

* Muscle fiber types and their functional properties

* Motor units and motor control

Week 2: Exercise and Energy Expenditure

* Energy systems used during exercise

* Aerobic and anaerobic metabolism

* Efficiency of energy transfer

* Regulation of energy expenditure during exercise

Midterm

Week 3: Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise

* Cardiovascular adaptations to exercise

* Heart rate, stroke volume, and cardiac output

* Exercise-induced changes in blood pressure

* Regulation of blood flow to active muscles

Week 4: Respiratory System Responses to Exercise

* Respiratory adaptations to exercise

* Ventilation and gas exchange during exercise

* Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport

* Exercise-induced changes in lung function

Semi-final

Week 5: Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exercise

* Skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise

* Bone adaptation to exercise

* Connective tissue adaptations

* Mechanotransduction and the role of exercise in maintaining musculoskeletal health

Week 6: Endocrine and Metabolic Responses to Exercise

* Hormonal responses to exercise

* Regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism during exercise

* Exercise and insulin sensitivity

* Exercise and appetite regulation

Final

Week 7: Neuromuscular Responses to Exercise

* Neurotransmission and neuromuscular activation

* Exercise-induced changes in neural conduction

* Fatigue and recovery mechanisms

* Motor learning and skill acquisition

Week 8: Exercise and Immune Function

* Effects of exercise on immune function

* Exercise and immune cell function

* Exercise and susceptibility to infection