Syllabus (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

Course Type: MAJ-18

Semester: 8

Course Code: BPEDMAJ18T

Course Title: APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

(L-P-Tu): 4-0-0

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To understand physiological development through Physical Education and Sports programs. To understand sports specific physiological demands. To predict basic physiological potentialities of different population.

Learning Outcome: Preparation of students to develop expert hands in dealing with the effect of long- and short-term exercise of various physiological aspect.

UNIT 1 –SKELETAL MUSCLES AND EXERCISE (Hour -15)

1. 1.1. Macro &Micro Structure of the Skeletal Muscle, Chemical Composition, Types of Muscle fiber,

Muscle Tone.

1. 1.2. Nerve supply to muscle, concept of neuromuscular transmission.
2. 1.3. Sliding Filament theory of Muscle Contraction, Chemistry of Muscular Contraction –Heat

Production in the Muscle.

1. 1.4. Effect of exercises and training on the muscular system.

UNIT 2 –CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND EXERCISE (Hour-15)

1. 2.1. Conduction System of the Heart- Blood Supply to the Heart- Stroke Volume- Cardiac Output.
2. 2.2. Blood Flow at rest and during exercise – hemodynamic principle.
3. 2.3. Heart Rate-Factors Affecting Heart Rate- Regulation of Heart rate, Cardiac Hypertrophy.
4. 2.4. Effect of exercises and training on the Cardio vascular system. Cardiac diseases and therapeutic

exercises.

UNIT 3 – RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND EXERCISE (Hour-15)

1. 3.1. Mechanism of Breathing –Respiratory Muscles, Pulmonary- Ventilation at Rest and During Exercise.
2. 3.2. Exchange of Gases in the Lungs –Exchange of Gases in the Tissues- Control of Ventilation-Oxygen Debt/ EPOC.
3. 3.3. Vo2 max: concept, determination and its implication in sports performance.
4. 3.4. Effect of exercises and training on the respiratory system.

UNIT 4 – METABOLISM AND ENERGY TRANSFER (Hour-15)

1. 4.1. Metabolism- ATP-PC or Phosphagen System-Lactic Acid System –Anaerobic Metabolism- Aerobic Metabolism.
2. 4.2. Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems during Rest and Exercise.
3. 4.3. Energy supply at Short Duration High Intensity Exercises –High Intensity Exercise Lasting Several Minutes- Long Duration Exercises.
4. Measurement of energy cost of an activity.
5. 4.4. Ergogenic Aid - Anabolic Steroid, Beta Blocker, Narcotics, Amphetamines.

ASSIGNMENT: -

One assignment from Unit-I.

One assignment from Unit-II.

One assignment from Unit-III.

One assignment from Unit-IV.

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Clarke, D.H. (1975). Exercise Physiology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs.

David, L Costill. (2004). Physiology of Sports and Exercise. Human Kinetics.

Fox, E.L., and Mathews, D.K. (1981). The Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics.

Philadelphia: Sanders College Publishing.

Guyton, A.C. (1976). Textbook of Medical Physiology. Philadelphia: W.B. Sanders co.

Richard, W. Bowers. (1989). Sports Physiology. WMC: Brown Publishers.

William, D. McAradle. (1996). Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. Philadelphia:

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Company.