Space Physiology within an Exercise Physiology Curriculum

Autor/inn/en	Carter, Jason R.; West, John B.
Titel	Space Physiology within an Exercise Physiology Curriculum
Quelle	In: Advances in Physiology Education, 37 (2013) 3, S.220-226 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-4046
DOI	10.1152/advan.00035.2013
Schlagwörter	Physiology; Science Education; Exercise Physiology; Undergraduate Students; Undergraduate Study; Physics; Scientific Concepts; Comparative Analysis; Animals; Human Body; Science Curriculum; College Curriculum; Program Implementation; California; Michigan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physiologie; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Sportphysiologie; Grundstudium; Physik; Animal; Tier; Tiere; Menschlicher Körper; Kalifornien
Abstract	Compare and contrast strategies remain common pedagogical practices within physiological education. With the support of an American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award, we have developed a junior- or senior-level undergraduate curriculum for exercise physiology that compares and contrasts the physiological adaptations of chronic terrestrial exercise (TEx) and microgravity ([mu]G). We used a series of peer-reviewed publications to demonstrate that many of the physiological adaptations to TEx and [mu]G are opposite. For example, TEx typically improves cardiovascular function and orthostatic tolerance, whereas [mu]G can lead to declines in both. TEx leads to muscle hypertrophy, and [mu]G elicits muscle atrophy. TEx increases bone mineral density and red blood cell mass, whereas [mu]G decreases bone mineral density and red blood cell mass. Importantly, exercise during spaceflight remains a crucial countermeasure to limit some of these adverse physiological adaptations to [mu]G. This curriculum develops critical thinking skills by dissecting peer-reviewed articles and discussing the strengths and weaknesses associated with simulated and actual [mu]G studies. Moreover, the curriculum includes studies on both animals and humans, providing a strong translational component to the curriculum. In summary, we have developed a novel space physiology curriculum delivered during the final weeks of an exercise physiology course in which students gain critical new knowledge that reinforces key concepts presented throughout the semester. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10