HFMG 4999- Capstone
Exercise Sciences/Nutrition
Objectives:
1. To apply knowledge related to: Muscle Anatomy and Physiology, Neuromotor Anatomy and Physiology; Bone and Connective Tissue Anatomy and Physiology; Neuroendocrine Physiology; Cardiopulmonary Physiology; and Bioenergetics and Metabolism.
2. To describe basic principles of biomechanics as it relates to exercise selection, execution, and sport performance.
3. To explain the physiological adaptations to exercise and training. 4. To apply basic knowledge of nutritional factors affecting health and performance. 5. To identify the effects, risks and alternatives of common performance—enhancing
substances and methods.
Key Terms/Concepts:
1. Muscle Anatomy a. Muscle Fibers b. Sarcomere c. Sliding Filament Theory
2. Muscle Actions a. Isometric b. Concentric c. Eccentric d. Isokinetic
3. Muscle Fiber Types 4. Motor Unit Recruitment 5. Force Velocity Curve 6. Length-Tension Curve 7. Biomechanics
a. Anatomical Position b. Anatomical Planes
i. Sagittal ii. Frontal
iii. Horizontal c. Axis of Rotation d. Levers e. Newtonian Laws f. Role of muscle in movement
i. Agonist ii. Antagonist
iii. Synergist iv. Neutralizer v. Stabilizer
g. Joints in the body i. Bones
ii. Articular Cartilage iii. Tendons iv. Synovial Fluid v. Ligaments
vi. Intracapsular and Extracapsular Bursae h. Major Muscle Groups
8. Bioenergetics and Metabolism a. ATP-CP Energy System b. Glycolytic Energy System c. Aerobic Energy System
9. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology a. Structure of the Heart b. Structure of Lungs c. Structure of the Vascular System d. Conduction System
i. Basic ECG Concepts 10. Physiological Adaptations to Exercise
a. Acute and Chronic 11. Nutritional Concepts
a. My Plate b. Glycemic Index
12. Macronutrients a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Lipids
13. Micronutrients a. Vitamins b. Minerals
You will work in groups of 2-3. Complete the following exercises.
UPPER BODY:
Joint Joint Action(s) Plane of Motion/ Axis of Rotation
Agonist Muscles
Shoulder Girdle: OH PRESS SA Scapula BP SA DB ROW
Shoulder (Glenohumeral Joint) Bench Press Scapula Push Up TRX Reverse Fly
Elbow Bicep Curl Triceps -Extension Back Squat
Forearm (Radioulnar Joint)
Wrist (radiocarpal) Bench Press OH Press Wrist Curls
Hand
LOWER BODY AND TRUNK:
Joint Joint Action(s) Plane of Motion/ Axis of Rotation
Agonist Muscles
Trunk (Start Supine) Common Crunch Hollow Bodies Russian Twist
Hip Squat Down Dog Superman
Knee • Jump (D/U
phase • Lunge
(Both Legs) • Bench
Glute Bridge
Ankle Split Squat Calf Raise Lateral Lunge
Foot Lax Ball Squeeze
