ESS
676 A
Pathophysiology
& Pharmacology for Exercise Science
Instructor:
Laurie Wideman, PhD
Office
Information: Rm 237E HHP; 4-3234
E-mail:
l_widema@uncg.edu
Office
Hours: T/Th 5-6:30 PM or any time by appointment
Textbooks:
Required
Text:
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition by Charles D. Ciccone
(Publisher: F.A. Davis)
Required
Reference:
Pathophysiology, 4th Edition by McCance & Huether (Publisher:
Mosby)
Course
Description:
This
course will provide basic information in pharmacology and pathophysiology that
is relevant for exercise science students. The major topic areas included are;
cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, neurological, gastrointestinal and renal
systems, bone remodeling, inflammatory and wound healing responses, oncology
and immunology. Students will learn the basic pathophysiology of diseases in
each of the major topic areas and will learn the physiologic responses of
diseases to physical activity and inactivity. In addition, students will learn
the mode of action for the major medications prescribed for each of the
diseases covered and how physical activity may impact the therapeutic effect of
drugs prescribed.
Course
Objectives:
By
the end of the course, students will;
Due
to the nature and volume of the material covered in this class, students will
be required to do background reading outside of class. It is assumed that
students will read relevant information from the text, as well as,
background reading from the reference book. Students intending to receive a B
in the class should be prepared to spend at
least 9-12 hours a week
outside of class on the material covered in class.
Decision
Making & Differentiation of Signs & Symptoms
Introduction
to Pathophysiology
Introduction
to Pharmacology
Anesthesia,
Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Cardiovascular
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Pulmonary
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Renal,
GI and Liver Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Endocrine
& Metabolic Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Bone
Remodeling
Immune
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Wound
Healing
Oncology
(Basics of cancer & chemotheraupetic agents)
Neurological
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Numerous
guest lecturers will be joining our class from various disciplines and thus,
the order of topics may be slightly altered to fit guest lecturers schedules.
Please be prepared for our guests and make sure all assigned reading is
complete.
Exam
1 20%
Exam
2 20%
Case
Studies 50%
Pharmacology
Assignment 10%
Determining
possible pathologies requires decision making and problem solving skills, thus,
students will be required to evaluate case studies on a regular basis. Students
will be graded not only on knowledge of possible pathologies, but on the
ability to show a logical progression of thoughts and steps and on their
ability to write answers clearly and succinctly. Proper use of medical terminology
and pharmacologic therapies is also required.
Students
will complete a pharmacology assignment that will consist of a complete review
of one class of drugs. The class of drugs may or may not be covered in class
and is open to whatever the student wants to cover. Details about what is
expected will be covered in class. The notable exception to this is students
intending to take the NATA board exam. These students must do a ‘controlled
substance’ project and it requires special mandates that are set by NATA.
Students in this situation must see the instructor about their project.
A:
90% +
B:
80-89.9%
C:
70-79.9%
F:
<69.9%