20806262Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Lab
Course Information
Description
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Lab is designed to provide a hands-on learning environment where students master the basic structure and function of the respiratory, cardiovascular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine and muscular systems and relate those systems to exercise. The course is designed to be a co-requisite of Body Structure and Function for students pursuing a Fitness/Health Club Specialist Certificate.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Apply descriptive, anatomical, and directional terminology to the human body.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Describe proper anatomical position.
    Differentiate between the major planes of the body or of an organ.
    Describe the major body cavities of the body.
    Apply directional terms used in the study of anatomy and physiology to the arrangement and location of body structures.
    Identify examples of regional terms such as axillary, brachial, orbital, femoral, inguinal, nasal, oral, etc.

  2. Examine the 11 organ systems of the body.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Identify the major structures of each of the 11 organ systems.
    List the major functions of each of the 11 organ system.

  3. Relate bones and joints of the skeleton to body movement.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Identify specific bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
    Identify specific bone features of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
    Identify specific origins and insertions of muscles.
    Identify specific fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints.
    Identify general structures of a synovial joint.
    Identify the structures of specific synovial joints.
    Identify the three lever classes.

  4. Relate major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the muscular system to body movement.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam, skill demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify microscopic structures of a skeletal muscle fiber.
    Identify specific skeletal muscles.
    Demonstrates how skeletal muscles cause specific movements.

  5. Relate components of the nervous system to control of body movement and reflexes.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Identify gross structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
    Identify the components of a reflex arc.
    Demonstrate various stretch reflexes.

  6. Examine selected organs of the endocrine system.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Identify selected endocrine organs and the hormones they secrete.
    Describe the effects of selected hormones.

  7. Examine selected structures of the respiratory and cardiovascular system.
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, exam
    Criteria
    Identify selected gross structures of the conducting zone.
    Identify selected gross structures of the respiratory zone.
    Identify microscopic structures of the respiratory membrane.
    Identify the gross structures of the heart.
    Identify selected gross structures of the heart.
    Differentiate between the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
    Identify specific veins and arteries.
    Differentiate arteries and veins based on anatomical structures.