University of Southern California – Department of Biological Sciences:

Human and Evolutionary Biology

Exercise Science 401L – Kinesiology (4 units)

Spring 2014

Instructor 1 (first ½): Alberto Vallejo, PhD, CSCS

Office Hours: TBA

Telephone: 213-740-3337

Email:

Instructor 2 (second ½): Laura Held, PhD

Office Hours: TBA

Telephone: TBA

Email:

Lecture: T/Th 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. THH 119

Laboratory: TBA

Course Description:

The study of human movement including (1) terminology, structure and function of muscle and bone, as well as endocrine systems and (2) effects of exercise and training on those systems. The basic laws of motion and analysis of sports locomotion, exercise movements and pathokinesiology. Prerequisite: MATH 108.

Required Text:

Powers, S. and E. Howley, E. (2009). Exercise physiology: theory and application to fitness and performance (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

I. Objectives:

·  Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, exploring an interdisciplinary approach within complex human movement to understand cause-effect relationships governing human performance.

·  Gain hands-on experience analyzing human movement, quantifying and interpreting physiological & biomechanical variables.

·  Improve oral, written, and electronic communication & technical presentation skills

II. Laboratory Component (25% course grade)

Lab Director: MaryAnn Bohland Matveyenko ()

Lab Instructor: TBA

III. Lecture Schedule / Course Outline:

Date / Lecture Topic
Jan 14 / Introduction, Syllabus, Projects
Physiology of Exercise
Jan 16 / Control of Internal Environment/Bioenergetics / Ch. 2
Jan 21,23 / Exercise Metabolism / 4
Jan 28,30 / Hormonal Responses to Exercise / 5
Feb 4 / Nervous System / 7
Feb 6,11 / Skeletal Muscular System / 8
Feb 13,18 / Circulation / 9
Feb 20 / Respiration / 10
Feb 25 / Acid/Base Temperature Regulation / 11 & 12
Feb 27 / Physiology of Training / 13
Mar 4 / EXAM #1
Mar 6 / Intro to Biomechanics
Applications and Significance
Mar 13 / Cause-Effect (Total Body Level)
Motion Analysis
Mar 15 / Linear Kinematics
Mar 17-222 / Spring Break
Mar 25 / Linear Kinematics
Mar 27 / Angular Kinematics
Apr 1 / Angular Kinematics
Apr 3 / Linear Kinetics (F=ma)
Apr 8 / Linear Impulse
Apr 10 / Projectile Motion
Apr 15 / Angular Kinetics
Apr 17 / Angular Impulse
Apr 22 / Integrated Exercise Performance - Clinical
Apr 24 / EXAM #2
Apr 29 / Integrated Exercise Performance - Sport
May 1 / Review
May 7-14 / Study Days
May 14 / Final Exam: 8-10AM

II. Grading Procedures:

Exam 1 20%

*Quizzes 10%

Exam 2 20%

Laboratory 25%

Comprehensive Final 25 %

*QUIZZES:

Starting from the second week of the semester there will be two minute quizzes at the start of most if not all class. The quizzes will be administered during the first 2 minutes of each class. There will be 1 or 2 questions in each quiz from the previous lecture. Each quiz is worth 2 points each question if responded correctly and .5 point if response is attempted but incorrect, and 0 points for just submitting the name and date. The quizzes will contribute 5% toward your final grade. The individuals who did not take the quiz, regardless of the reason, will get 0 points. NO LATE QUIZZES TO BE TAKEN. NOTE: Quizzes can only be taken at their scheduled time in class.

§  A midterm exam can be written after the specified date ONLY if the student has a documented medical excuse.

§  Exams and lab grades will not be given a letter grade. Only the final grade will be given a letter grade.

The Grade Point Average is based on a modified 12-point scale:

Grade / Percentage

A 90.0 and above

B+ 87.00-89.99

B 83.00-86.99

B- 80.00–82.99

C+ 77.00-79.99

C 73.00-76.99

C- 70.00-72.99

D+ 67.00-69.99

D 63.00–66.99

D- 60.00-62.99

F 0.00-59.99

I.C. Valid reason (official documentation needed)

§  A request to take a make-up exam must be accompanied by evidence of necessity (ie: letter from a doctor, plane ticket to a game) and must be made before the date of the scheduled exam. Make-up exams will be different from the scheduled exam and may be proctored by personnel who do not have extensive knowledge in the area being tested.

Academic Accommodations:

Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability are required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me (the instructor) as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in Student Union (STU) 301 and is open 8:30-5:00pm Monday – Friday. The phone number for DSP is 213) 740-0776.

Academic Integrity:

Students who violate University standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the University. Since dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students and the University, academic integrity policies will be strictly enforced. I expect you will familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus.

Academic Integrity Violations:

§  Academic dishonesty/misconduct (plagiarism, cheating, unauthorized collaboration, etc.) will not be tolerated. All academic integrity violations will result in a grade sanction and will be reported to the Office for Student Judicial Affairs. It is your responsibility to “reasonably” protect your own work from the plagiarism of others.

§  If plagiarism is detected on a group project, all members of the group will be held responsible.

§  You are expected to be familiar with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus (student guidebook). An electronic version is available at http://usc.edu/scampus.

Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior:

Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Such behavior inhibits other students’ ability to learn and instructor’s ability to teach. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required to leave class pending discussion and resolution of the problem and may be reported to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action.

Blackboard

Notes will be periodically posted on blackboard. However, the information posted on blackboard is not the only material that will be on the exam. If you attend class regularly you will be updated status of lecture notes and course announcements.

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