THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS at BROWNSVILLE/TSC

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS at BROWNSVILLE/TSC
DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
KINE 3360: Exercise Testing & Prescription
Instructor:
Lecture:
Office:
Phone:
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Office Hours:
Credit:
Murat Karabulut (kär-ä-bul-lət), Ph.D., CSCS
T-TH 9:25 – 10:40
REK 2.630
956-882-7236
[email protected]
T: 1:00pm –2:30pm
W: 9:00am – 11:00am
Th: 1:00pm –2:30pm
or by appointment
3.0 Credit Hours
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (8th Ed.).
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (2010). (http://www.LWW.com) ISBN: 9780781769037
ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer (3rd Ed.).
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009) http://www.LWW.com ISBN: 9780781797726
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the development and implementation of exercise prescription for health
related fitness with specific respect to the following cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular
strength and endurance, flexibility and optimal body composition. Client screening, fitness
assessment for prescription and metabolic equations following ACSM guidelines are also
included.
Other Required Supplies:
Calculator
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the exercise science student to the proper
interpretation and application of exercise testing results. Topics to be covered will include a
review of cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise; ACSM guidelines to exercise
testing & prescription; contraindications to exercise testing; methods and principles of clinical
exercise testing (fitness testing, maximal ECG and cardiopulmonary testing); ECG
interpretation; test interpretation; and principles of exercise prescription. This course is
designed to prepare exercise science students for the American College of Sports Medicine’s
Health/Fitness Instruction certification and for employment in group fitness settings.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Demonstrate an integrated understanding of exercise physiology, metabolism,
anatomy, nutrition, and lifestyle factors in relation to overall health and disease.
 Demonstrate understanding of cardiovascular hemodynamics and respiratory
physiology and how they respond to maximal and sustained exercise.
 Demonstrate effective strategies to assess risk and appropriately stratify individuals.
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Demonstrate capacity to administer and terminate non-diagnostic submaximal fitness
assessments and diagnostic EKG and cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
Demonstrate ability to interpret results of fitness evaluations for apparently healthy
young and older adults.
Demonstrate competency in interpreting results from non-diagnostic and diagnostic
exercise tests.
CLASS POLICIES:
1. Each student is expected to attend each class and lab activity. Students will be held
accountable for material covered during any class.
2. All lab assignments and exams are due for completion at the assigned time. I will
NOT accept assignments turned in late unless prior arrangements have been made.
Any requested modifications to this policy must be made in advance and be
accompanied by the appropriate documentation justifying the request. Students
representing the University of Texas at Brownsville/TSC on a university-sponsored trip
are expected to communicate with the teacher before every such occurrence and not
after you return and/or are absent.
3. Failure to abide by the University Honor Code will result in automatic failure of this
course.
EVALUATION:
The point breakdown is provided below:
LECTURE GRADE BREAKDOWN :
EXAM 1
EXAM 2
EXAM 3
Quizzes (10 @ 10 pts/quiz)
Comprehensive Final Exam
60 pts
60 pts
60 pts
80 pts
120 pts
EXAMS (3 @ 60 points each = 180 points):
Due to the nature of the course and how its developed, a comprehensive nature will be
present for all examinations. Exams will mostly be multiple choice questions with the
possibility of some additional short answer questions. Exam dates as listed are
TENTATIVE, exact dates will be announced one week prior to the exam.
QUIZZES (10 quizzes @ 10 points/quiz = 80 points):
Ten quizzes will be given throughout the entire semester and will mostly consist of
information from the most recent lectures. Quizzes will be given during the first 10 minutes of
class and will only be given to those individuals that are inside the classroom when quizzes
are distributed. No make-up quizzes will be allowed, and those individuals who are absent
due to a university-sponsored function will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The two
lowest quiz scores will be dropped. Each quiz will be worth 10 points.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (120 points):
The final comprehensive exam will be worth 100 points. Test will be primarily multiple choice
questions.
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GRADING CRITERIA:
A
90-100 %
B
80- 89 %
C
70- 79 %
D
60- 69 %
F
<59 %
COURSE POLICIES:
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance and participation in class is mandatory. Only one excused absence is
allowed for the semester. Each absence thereafter will result in reduction of 3 points from the
final grade. Two tardies will constitute an absence. Since this course meets only twice a
week, attendance and early arrival to class is critical. After three absences the instructor
reserves the right to drop a student from the course because the lack of information and class
participation gained from class will be detrimental to positive progress in the course.
MAKE-UP POLICY
Missing a scheduled test is severely discouraged, but if unavoidable the student
should clear it in advance with the instructor. THERE ARE NO MAKEUP TESTS OR
ASSIGNMENTS FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. A make-up exam must be taken before
the next class meeting. Students who miss a test due to illness must contact the instructor
and must show official written documentation for the illness in order to be given a makeup
test. The instructor reserves the right to modify the exam for any re-scheduled exam.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
Incompletes will only be given in extreme medical or personal hardship cases. In
order to qualify for an incomplete, academic progress and regular attendance in the course
must be demonstrated through the first nine weeks of class. Incompletes are typically not
considered if attendance or the hardship occurs prior to the final drop date.
ACADEMIC APPEALS
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, it is the obligation of
the student to first make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the individual with whom
the grievance originated. Individual course instructors retain primary responsibility for
assigning grades. The instructor’s judgment is final unless compelling evidence shows
discrimination, differential treatment, or procedural irregularities. If evidence warrants appeal,
the student may appeal in writing within 21 days to the Department chair from which the
grade was issued. Disputes not satisfactorily resolved within 21 days may be appealed in
writing to the School or College Dean who will render the final decision.
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
Unauthorized photocopying of copyrighted works, including musical works, may be
unlawful and may infringe the copyright of the copyright owner. Students in possession of
unauthorized duplications of copyrighted material are subject to appropriate disciplinary
action as well as those civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by federal law. This
includes copying textbooks illegally.
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CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Students are expected to be present, prompt, prepared, and focused on the activities
of the class. Appropriate questions and discussions are welcome during the class. No
talking is allowed when the professor or a recognized student is talking---RESPECT and
COURTESY are expected at all times. Students, who are disruptive, exhibit rude or
disrespectful behavior to the professor or other students, will be asked to leave the class.
Guidelines for disciplinary actions will be followed from the student handbook published on
campus. Academic or scholastic dishonesty, including plagiarism, collusion, or cheating on
any examination, test, or classroom assignment will be treated with the greatest severity.
Commonly defined, scholastic dishonesty consists of passing off work as one’s own ideas,
words, writings, etc., that belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are
committing plagiarism, or scholastic dishonesty, if you copy the work of another person and
turn it in as your own, even if you have the permission of the other person. This also includes
anonymous work that is found on the Internet. ALL work that comes from an outside
resource must be referenced using appropriate APA reference protocols.
Furthering this definition is the copying and pasting rule. Copying and pasting prior
work performed for this course or another course is expressly forbidden. This includes
electronic file sharing. Sharing an electronic file and then making modifications to the content
and turning in the document or file as an original is also considered scholastic dishonesty.
Violation of this restriction will result in a “0” for the assignment.
Additionally, the use of online paper companies is forbidden in the course. Most
students will find that the assignments in this course are unique enough that “paper mill”
services will not assist in the assignments given.
Scholastic dishonesty is a current situation that is being taken seriously by all
universities across the United States. Professors and instructors have been alerted to be
aware of these occurrences and to bring them to the attention of the student, department
chair, and college dean when they are suspected. Any student who is caught or suspected
will be immediately reported to the department chair and college dean to be reprimanded,
and for further university action if deemed necessary. The consequences for scholastic
dishonesty may result in expulsion from the university.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including
the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic
dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, submission for credit
of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an
examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, or
the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all
students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly
enforced. (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations)
All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. Do not allow
your peers to pressure you to cheat. Your grade, academic standing and personal reputation
are at stake.
STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Students are expected to be diligent in their studies and attend class regularly and on
time. Students are responsible for all class work and assignments. On recommendation of
the instructor concerned and with the approval of the Dean, students may, at any time, be
dropped from courses. This may result in a “W” or “F” on the student’s permanent record.
EMERGENCY POLICY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Emergency UTB/TSC Academic Continuity Plan, academic
courses, partially or entirely, will be made available on the MyUTBTSC Blackboard course
management system. This allows faculty members and students to continue their teaching
and learning via MyUTBTSC Blackboard http://myutbtsc.blackboard.com, in case the
university shuts down as a result of a hurricane or any other natural disaster.
The university will use MyUTBTSC Blackboard to post announcements notifying faculty
members and students of their responsibilities as a hurricane approaches our region. If the
university is forced to shut down, faculty will notify their course(s). To receive credit for a
course, it is the student’s responsibility to complete all the requirements for that course.
Failure to access course materials once reasonably possible can result in a reduction of your
overall grade in the class.
To facilitate the completion of class, most or all of the communication between
students and the institution, the instructor, and fellow classmates will take place using the
features in your MyUTBTSC Blackboard and UTB email system. Therefore, all students must
use Scorpion Online to provide a current email address. Students may update their email
address by following the link titled “Validate your e-Mail Account” in MyUTBTSC Blackboard
Portal. In the event of a disaster, that disrupts normal operations, all students and faculty
must make every effort to access an internet-enabled computer as often as possible to
continue the learning process.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request
accommodations in this class should notify the Disability Services Office early in the
semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal
law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability
to the Disability Services counselor. For more information, visit Disability Services in the
Lightner Center, call 956-882-7374 or e-mail [email protected].
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COURSE CALENDAR
Date
Topic/Event
Aug 23 - 25 Course Introduction; Lec_1_ACSM_RPT_Ch_5_Overview of Exercise
Physiology
Aug 30 – Sep 1 LEC_2_Metabolic Conversion & Metabolic Equations
Sep 6 - 8
LEC_3_ACSM_ExTP_Ch2_&_RPT_Ch14_Preparticipation Health Screening
and Risk Stratification
Sep 13- 15
LEC_4_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_3_Pre_Exercise Evaluations
Sep 20
EXAM 1
Sep 22 - 27 Go over Exam 1, LEC_5_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_04_&_RPT_Ch_15_Health-Related
Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation, Test Selection Take Home Quiz
Sep 29 – Oct 4 LEC_6_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_05_Clinical Exercise Testing
Oct 6 - 11
KINE_3360_LEC_7_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_6_Interpretation of Clinical Exercise
Test Data
Oct 13
EXAM 2
Oct 18 - 20
Go over Exam 2, LEC_8_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_08_Exercise Prescription for
Healthy Populations and Special Considerations
Oct 25 – 27
Lec_9_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_7_&_RPT_Ch_18_Exercise Rx for
Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Mini Case Studies due next Thursday
Nov 1- 3
Lec_10_ACSM_RPT_Ch_17_Resistance Training Programs & Muscular
Strength and Endurance Assessment
Nov 8- 10
LEC_11_ACSM_RPT_Ch_19_Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs,
Mini Case Studies due on next Thursday
Nov 15
EXAM 3
Nov 17- 22
Go over Exam 3, LEC_12_ACSM_ExTP_Ch_08_Exercise Prescription for
Healthy Populations and Special Considerations Go over Exam 2
Nov 24- 26
Nov 29
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
LEC_13_ACSM_RPT_Ch_20_Sequencing the Personal Training Program
Dec 1
Review for FINAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
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