University of Southern California – Department of Kinesiology



University of Southern California – Department of Biological Sciences:

Human and Evolutionary Biology

Exercise Science 409 – Metabolic Diseases (4 units)

Spring 2014

Instructor: Alberto F. Vallejo, PhD, CSCS

Office Hours: TBD

Telephone: 213-740-3337

Email: avallejo@usc.edu

Lecture: Friday from 8-11 a.m. AHF B33

Laboratory: Based on your research interest an additional time commitment will be required for lab.

Course Description:

Today’s society is plagued with an increased incidence of Type II Diabetes and obesity. The problem has permeated each sector of the population and has had devastating effects on our nation. It is a problem exacerbated by a lack of education and awareness of how the body balances energy input and energy output. Unfortunately, the general public lacks the information necessary to critically evaluate claims made by the media, health and fitness magazines, and the companies attempting to sell their weight-loss products and programs.

This course will address metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity as major threats to the public health and provide an educational and hands on research experience in these fields; nationally and in the individual communities we serve.

The purpose of this course is to expose the undergraduate student to the special topics related to the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders that resulted from insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, overweight/obesity and related chronic diseases.

Required Text:

Holt, R and Hanley, N. Endocrinology and Diabetes. (2007). Blackwell Publishing

Andersen RA. Obesity: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment and Prevention. (2003). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Objectives:

1) Provide undergraduate students with both observational and hands-on experiences within an ethnically and financially diverse local community.

2) Provide undergraduate students with the skills necessary to collect and critically evaluate health-related data obtained from various sources such as community projects and research.

3) Forge a partnership between USC students and the surrounding community in an attempt to help combat the growing metabolic disorders related to energy imbalances via education

Lecture Outline:

Weeks Topic

1 Introduction to Course, Review Syllabus, Research Projects

2-3 Introduction to Research Methods

4-5 Metabolic Disorder: Gender and Ethnic Differences/ Community Projects

6-13 Research Experience

Public school and Health and Fitness

Presidential Fitness testing

14-15 Research/Community Project Presentation

Lecture Schedule:

Specific Student Competencies:

The course activities, experiences, assignments, and sequence are intended to provide opportunities for class members to accomplish specific competencies related to the understanding prevalence of diabetes, insulin resistance, overweight/ obesity, dietary considerations, exercise considerations, considerations for special populations, and behavioral strategy considerations.

Topics:

The student will be exposed to the following topics in this course:

1. Prevalence of diabetes, overweight, obesity, and various chronic disease risk factors (lipids, hypertension, metabolic syndrome)

2. Appropriate Screening procedures and risk stratification prior to exercise and other interventions

3. Evaluation considerations for physical activity, fitness, body weight and risk factors.

4. Pathophysiology considerations related to chronic disease and risk factors.

5. Dietary considerations for treatment of energy imbalances and chronic disease risk factors.

6. Exercise considerations for healthy participants versus participants with at risk and/or chronic disease risk factors (lipids, blood pressure, diabetes, pulmonary disease, etc.).

7. Structured versus Lifestyle versus Occupational forms of physical activity.

8. Metabolic calculations (METS, VO2, metric conversions)

9. Designing the appropriate exercise prescription (mode, duration, frequency, intensity).

10. Identification of myths related to the prevention and/or treatment of insulin resistance and chronic disease.

11. Demographic considerations (age, gender, ethnicity, etc.) on the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases.

12. Pharmacotherapy considerations for treatment of chronic disease risk factors, and the impact on exercise prescription.

13. Surgical considerations for treatment and the impact on exercise prescription.

Grading Procedure:

Grades in this course will be calculated based on total points earned out of total points possible in the following areas.

Grading Procedures:

5% Course Participation

25% Community Experience

20% Research Project/Discussion Session

25% Mid-term

25% Final

Course Participation (25pts)

The course will emphasize the need of the students to participation in various research and community projects in which people will be depending on them to participate and therefore course participation is a crucial component to there experiences.

Community Experience (50pts)

Students will also be participating in a community school-based project in conjunction with the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy in the school of Dentistry. The students will be performing health and fitness screening of over 300 elementary school-aged children in our local community. Dates Oct 4, October 11, October 18, October 25. Times: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.*

*Must be able to attend two of the four.

Research Project/ Discussion Sessions (75pts)

Students will be required to participate on a research project at the Health Science Campus in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. Students will be working as student research assistants helping researchers in their investigations (funded by various sources such as the National Institute of Health). As students participate in research they will have to discuss their experiences and be able to apply current research studies that may apply to their projects.

Mid-Term Examination (75pts) and Final Examination (75 pts)

Students will take two exams which will cover the material and topics presented and discussed throughout the duration of the course.

Individual course components will not be given a letter grade. Only the final grade will be given a letter grade. The grading scale will be as follows:

The Grade Point Average is based on a modified 12-point scale:

|Grade |Percentage |

A 90.0 and above

B+ 87.00-89.99

B 83.00-86.99

B- 80.00–82.99

C+ 77.00-79.99

C 73.00-76.99

C- 70.00-72.99

D+ 67.00-69.99

D 63.00–66.99

D- 60.00-62.99

F 0.00-59.99

I.C. Valid reason (official documentation needed)

Academic Accommodations:

Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability are required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me (the instructor) as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in Student Union (STU) 301 and is open 8:30-5:00pm Monday – Friday. The phone number for DSP is 213) 740-0776.

Academic Integrity:

Students who violate University standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the University. Since dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students and the University, academic integrity policies will be strictly enforced. I expect you will familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus.

Academic Integrity Violations:

Academic dishonesty/misconduct (plagiarism, cheating, unauthorized collaboration, etc.) will not be tolerated. All academic integrity violations will result in a grade sanction and will be reported to the Office for Student Judicial Affairs. It is your responsibility to “reasonably” protect your own work from the plagiarism of others.

If plagiarism is detected on a group project, all members of the group will be held responsible.

You are expected to be familiar with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus (student guidebook). An electronic version is available at .

Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior:

Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with classroom activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Such behavior inhibits other students’ ability to learn and an instructor’s ability to teach. A student responsible for disruptive behavior may be required to leave class pending discussion and resolution of the problem and may be reported to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action.

Blackboard

Notes will be periodically posted on blackboard. However, the information posted on blackboard is not the only material that will be on the exam. If you attend class regularly you will be updated on the status of lecture notes and course material/announcements.

Email

Hours of availability for email are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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