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;

  1. Be able to describe the basic principles of pharmacology including drug absorption and elimination
  2. Be able to describe the disease/inflammatory process for major illnesses and injuries in each of the topic areas
  3. Be able to identify signs & symptoms of the major illnesses and injuries within each topic area covered
  4. Be able to describe the role of physical activity in each disease or injury
  5. Be able to identify major drug classes used to treat diseases and injuries within each topic area
  6. Be able to describe & identify possible interactions between major drug classes and between drug classes and physical activity

 

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.

Outline

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.

 

Grading & Assessment

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.

 

Grading Scale

A: 90% +

B: 80-89.9%

C: 70-79.9%

F: <69.9%