1. Chapter 11 Physiology of Physical Activity
Jennifer L. Caputo
Chapter 11 Physiology of Physical Activity

2. Physiology of Physical Activity
The study of acute (immediate) physiological responses to physical activity and the changes in physiological responses to chronic (repeated over time) physical activity.
Exercise physiologists apply principles of biology and chemistry to understand how the body responds to physical activity; this serves as the foundation for conditioning, fitness, and rehabilitation programs.

3. Figure 11.1
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4. What Does a Physiologist of Physical Activity Do?
University professors
Researchers for the military or NASA
Employees of corporate fitness or hospital-based wellness programs
Clinical exercise physiologists employed by hospitals in cardiac rehabilitation programs
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5. What Does a Physiologist of Physical Activity Do? (continued)
Exercise instructors
Personal trainers
Strength and conditioning professionals
Specialization with a particular population (older adults, children, pulmonary patients)
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6. Goals of Physiology To understand how to enhance physical performance
To understand how to improve physical function in particular environments, such as a high temperature or high altitude
To understand how physical activity and exercise improve health and fitness
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7. Goals of Physiology (continued)
4. To understand how exercise can be used in treating and preventing disease and alleviating symptoms of disease
5. To understand adaptations in human anatomy and physiology in response to physical activity

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14. Health Effects of Moderate Physical Activity
Moderate physical activity is beneficial in reducing the risk of chronic diseases—heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and colon cancer.
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15. Health Effects of Moderate Physical Activity (continued)
Significant research findings linking physical activity and health
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
NIH Web site
JAMA article

16. Research Methods in Physiology of Physical Activity
Laboratory
Ergometers: treadmills, leg and arm cycles, and swimming flume
Oxygen uptake: gas analyzers
Body composition: underwater weighing, calipers, and DEXA
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17. Research Methods in Physiology of Physical Activity (continued)
Laboratory (continued):
Biochemical methods: blood samples and muscle biopsies
Animal models: mammals that match humans as closely as possible; can control the subject and environment more easily and specifically
Fieldwork (outside the laboratory): Technological advances have made fieldwork more practical.

18. Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity
How physiological systems (cardiovascular, muscular and respiratory) respond and adapt to physical activity (single and repeated bouts)
Factors that influence physiological responses (e.g., temperature, diet, and altitude)
The relationship among fitness, activity, and health
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19. Skeletal Muscles Muscle fiber types Adaptations
To anaerobic and aerobic training
To resistance training
Training principles, including progressive overload and specificity
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20. Skeletal Muscles
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21. Skeletal Muscles
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22. Cardiovascular System
Cardiac output: heart rate and stroke volume
Blood flow distribution
Cardiorespiratory adaptations to training
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23. Cardiovascular System
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24. Cardiovascular System
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25. Respiratory System
The respiratory system regulates the exchange of gases (including oxygen) between the external environment (air) and the internal environment (inside the body).
Ventilation increases rapidly at the onset of physical activity and also as a function of exercise intensity.
Training can alter the efficiency of the body to move and utilize oxygen.
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26. Temperature Effects Effects of exercise Effects of acclimatization
Effect of increased internal heat related to increased physical activity and its impact on vasodilation of skin blood vessels and sweating

27. Nutritional Effects
Carbohydrate intake for optimal performance and health
Fluid intake for optimal performance and health
Iron intake for optimal performance and health

28. Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health
Effects of age on fitness
Physical activity, fitness, and coronary heart disease
Physical activity and weight control
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29. Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health Recommendations
Improvement in cardiovascular endurance requires 20 to 60 minutes of activity at 70% to 94% of maximal heart rate, three to five days per week (see page 316).
Note: Greater volumes and intensity of exercise will result in additional health and fitness benefits.
Health benefits result from the accumulation of 150 minutes of physical activity in various ways, including 30 minutes 5 days per week or 50 minutes 3 days per week (see page 316).

30. Physiology of Physical Activity
Study and Explore
Acute and chronic adaptations to physical activity for performance, fitness, and health improvements
Cellular and total body physiology
The body’s response to physical activity related to a variety of factors (for instance, heat, environment, altitude)
Variety of career opportunities
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