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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - BPK 142 D100

Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (3)

Class Number: 5027

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2023
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a grade of C or better; or one of BPK 105, BPK 110, BPK 143, BISC 100, BISC 113 or HSCI 100 with a grade of C or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Survey of theories and laboratory procedures for assessing human health status and physical performance, including biomechanics, body composition, development, environmental physiology, ergonomics, exercise physiology and motor learning. Functional anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, skeletal and skeletal muscle systems in relation to physical activity are explored. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of BPK 142 is to introduce a variety of topics found in the field of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. Theoretical concepts and current laboratory techniques will be discussed. These include anatomy, body composition, growth and development, muscle physiology and strength, biomechanics, pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology, aerobic power, neuromuscular physiology, and motor learning. Fundamental principles will be taught with the emphasis on why things occur. These principles will be applied to living and survival underwater, in cold and hot climates, and on top of Mt Everest. The laboratory component will encompass anatomy, proper measurement, testing, and evaluation of physical performance.

The course consists of two hours of lecture plus a two hour laboratory session per week. Laboratory equipment is limited, thus, students MUST attend the lab session for which they have registered. The laboratory manual is essential, and you will be able to download an electronic version of the lab manual from the BPK 142 Canvas site.

Laboratory sessions will begin on September 6 in K8640.

Lecture Schedule

Week #

Date

Day

                Topic

1

 

Sept 5 - 8

Recorded

Lecture

Course Introduction

Osteology & Arthrology

2

 

Sept 12

Tuesday

Body Composition

 

3

 

Sept 19

Tuesday

Growth and Development

Evaluation of Physical Fitness

4

Sept 26

Tuesday

Skeletal Muscle

 

5

Oct 3

Tuesday

Muscular Strength

 

6

Oct 10

Recorded

Lecture

Biomechanics

Review

7

Oct 17

Tuesday

LECTURE MIDTERM EXAM

LABORATORY MIDTERM EXAM

8

Oct 24

Tuesday

Neural Control of Movement

Neural Control of Movement

9

Oct 31

Tuesday

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

10

Nov 7

Tuesday

Blood Flow and Gas Transport

Maximal Aerobic Power

11

Nov 14

Tuesday

Motor Learning

Ergonomics

12

Nov 21

Tuesday

Environmental Physiology –

Cold Stress - Underwater Physiology

13

Nov 28

Tuesday

Environmental Physiology –

Altitude and Performance / Review

 

Laboratory Schedule

WEEK #

DATE

LABORATORY TOPIC

Units From

Lab Manual

 

1

Sept 6 - 8

Osteology & Torso Anatomy

1,2

2

Sept 13 - 15

Anthropometry

Body Composition Analysis (2.0%)

3

4

3

Sept 20 - 22

Arthrology 

Flexibility Testing (1.5%)

5,6,7

8

4

Sept 27 - 29

Muscle Anatomy and Movement Analysis (1.5%)

9

5

Oct 4 - 6

Measurement of Strength, Power & Muscular

Endurance, Force-Velocity Relationships (2.0%)

10,11,12

6

Oct 11 - 13

Levers Experiment   (1.5%)

Centre of Gravity

Gait Analysis

Cardio-respiratory Anatomy

13

14

15

16

7

Oct 18 - 20

NO LABS THIS WEEK,  Midterm exams

 

8

Oct 25 - 27

Reflex Actions and Nervous System Anatomy 

Performance Curves

Knowledge of Results Experiment

Negative and Bilateral Transfer Experiment (1.5%)

20

21

21

21

9

Nov 1 – 3

Cardiovascular Responses to Sub-maximum

Exercise (1.5%)

18

 

10

Nov 8 - 10

Library Resources and Search Skills - Assignment (2.0%)

Modules on

Canvas

11

Nov 15 - 17

Maximum Oxygen Uptake (1.5%)

19

12

Nov 22 - 24

REVIEW SESSION

 

13

Nov 29 – Dec 1

ANATOMY EXAM

 

 

 

 

Grading

  • 9 Pre-Lab quizzes 5%
  • Lecture participation/quiz 5%
  • Experiment Summary Sheets 15%
  • Midterm Lecture Exam (Week 7) 15%
  • Midterm Lab Exam (Week 7) 13%
  • Anatomy exam (Week 13) 10%
  • Final Lab Exam (Exam period) 12%
  • Final Lecture Exam (Exam Period) 25%

NOTES:

Course Website Address: http://www.sfu.ca/canvas.html

REQUIREMENTS:

Prerequisite: Recommended: Grade 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students with credit for BPK 142 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Asmundson, R.C., Carter, J., Walsh, M. and Ward, R., BPK 142 – Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Laboratory Manual. Thirteenth Edition. Simon Fraser University, 2020.

 

This laboratory manual is essential, and you will be able to download an electronic version of the lab manual from the BPK 142 Canvas site.

RECOMMENDED READING:

There is no single text that fully encompasses the topics in this course. All lecture Word and PowerPoint files will be put on Canvas. There is also an online OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology textbook that you will be to download for free from the BPK 142 Canvas site

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.