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A request from a progressive exercise physiology-focused educator
This month's ASEP-Newsletter editorial (and request) comes from
Patrick McHenry, a strength coach and high school educator in Colorado.
Let me first set some background. Castle View High School
in Castle Rock Colorado was opened in 2006 as a public "Academy" school
"with a mission and vision of transforming the modern public high
school to prepare students for success in the 21st century". At Castle
View you will often hear us refer to the new three R's. In the past,
that stood for reading, writing and arithmetic. Our three R's focus on
relationships, relevance and rigor.(1) Students choose a pathway that
allows them to focus in on a field of study "that is both relevant and
interesting to individual students"; as a result they have a greater
insight when choosing a college major or career. A new pathway, Bio-Science has been established for those students who aspire to go into the medical / sports science field (i.e. athletic training, physical therapy, strength & conditioning, etc.) The
goal of our Academy is to introduce "Exercise Science": Exercise
Physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, anatomy & physiology and
athletic training to students in high school instead of waiting until
their sophomore or Junior years in college. Dr. Mike Stone, et al.
wrote The Downfall Of Sports Science In The United States
in which he contends that "In this short opinion article we hope to
bring attention to what we believe is one of the failings of the
educational system in the United States and a potential threat to
national and international athletic performance by U.S. athletes."(2)
Dr. Stone was referring to higher education, yet it is my opinion that we should enlighten these students to the sports science field in high school so they can be focused when they go to college. But I have a problem. Currently we offer [only] Athletic Training I / II and Anatomy & Physiology. I have been put in charge of developing an Exercise Physiology class
that will be offered during the 2009 school year. I reviewed several
textbooks, with the help of Human Kinetics, and have chosen "Exercise
Physiology for Coaches" because of its reading level and content. The
AP Statistics teacher and I are collaborating by having the students
collect performance data (i.e. 40 yd, 10yd, 5-10-5, vertical jump, long
jump, power cleans etc). We want the students to understand the
importance of testing protocols, collecting data and making the data
meaningful to them. I want to ensure that our students are prepared when they go to college; this is why I am asking for ASEP members' help. I want to make sure all of the essential topics are covered when I design the curriculum map. 1.) What topics would be ideal for Exercise Physiology students to know before coming into your [university] classes? 2.) Is/ are there a specific area / areas of focus to which you would like to see high school students introduced? 3.) What type of background information would the ideal Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology student have? Any help or ideas would greatly be appreciated. Patrick McHenry MA, CSCS*D Head Strength Coach Castle View High School Castle Rock Colorado Ptmach@aol.com References 1) Castle View High School Course Guide, Castle Rock Colorado, 2008. 2) Stone, M.H et al. The Downfall of Sports Science in the United States. Strength and Conditioning Journal (April 2004) Volume 26, Number 2, pages 72-75. |
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Q.) Can you explain the Neurophysiology of PNF Stretching? Thanks!
A.) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques involve maximal
or submaximal contractions (isometric or dynamic) of target (agonist)
and opposite (antagonist) muscle groups followed by a passive stretch
of the target muscle. PNF practices promote movement around a
series of joints in more than one plane to achieve diagonal or spiral
movements, which differs to single-joint motion in a single plane,
often seen in static or ballistic stretching. Stretching typically involves afferent and efferent fibers. The afferent fibers are nerves that conduct impulses from the periphery of the body to the brain and spinal cord. The efferent fibers are nerves that carry those impulses from the central nervous system to an effecter organ or body part.
Upon the actual stretch the Alpha 1 neurons from the nuclear bag, (in
the muscle) are sensitive to rate of change, therefore decreasing the
firing during stretch. Upon holding the stretch, the
nuclear chain, which is sensitive to changes in muscle length, continue
to fire during the stretch. The five step process of PNF stretching are
labeled below: 1). Target muscle is stretched to endpoint 2). Put stretched muscle in a state of tension 3). Relax to a new endpoint 4). Put agonist muscle in state of contraction 5). Go to new endpoint Neurophysiological
explanations include inhibition of the spinal reflexes, such as stretch
reflex and GTO's in the target muscles. These occur via decreases in
muscle spindle activity discharge during slow static stretching and
increased GTO activity during isometric contractions. In addition,
voluntary contraction of opposing muscle groups during CRAC (contract
relax agonist contraction) is best explained by reciprocal inhibition.
Meaning, as the opposing muscle group is voluntarily contracted, the
target muscle group is reflexively inhibited. Some explanations for
reciprocal inhibition include recurrent collateral pathways from motor
neurons of the opposing muscle group that inhibit interneurons that
reduce the excitability of the alpha motor neurons of the target
muscle, therefore blocking inhibitory input to target muscle groups.
Also, the interneurons activate sensory signals of the GTO's in a
target muscle group also modifying the spinal reflex pathways Although the exact mechanisms are still unclear, PNF seems to be the best effective stretching technique for increased range of motion (ROM).
This tends to have more favorable outcomes concerning activation of
Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO) and muscle spindles in the target muscle
group(s).
~Jonathan Mike MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT |
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology
Department of Exercise Physiology at The College of St.
Scholastica invites applications for a tenure track faculty position,
starting September 2008, at the level of Assistant Professor or
Associate Professor (depending upon the candidate's credentials and
experience).
Qualifications: Earned doctorate in exercise physiology or related
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Assistant Professor of Exerecise Physiology
KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, Cal Poly State University, San Luis
Obispo, CA, is accepting applications for a full-time, academic year,
tenure track, assistant professor of exercise physiology, beginning
September 8, 2008. Teach exercise physiology, sports nutrition,
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Required qualifications: Completed doctorate
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American Heart Association/American Red Cross BLS/ACLS; clinical,
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Please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG (search for
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faculty application; submit completed application to Requisition
#101451, then follow the instructions for attaching the following
documents to the online application: (1) a curriculum vita (2)
copies of transcripts from all colleges attended (an unofficial copy of
your transcripts may be submitted with this application, official
transcripts with confirmation of Ph.D. will be required prior to any
appointment) (3) sample of scholarly work (4) three current letters of reference (5) a letter of application that includes your teaching philosophy and how that philosophy is incorporated in your teaching.
Please see online posting for instructions for
mailing materials if you are unable to attach any of these to your
online application.
Further department information can be found at: Kinesiology..Cal Poly State University or contact Steve Davis, Search Committee Chair, sdavis@calpoly.edu
Review of applications will begin November 26, 2007. Applications after this date may be considered.
Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving
excellence through diversity. The university actively encourages
applications by all qualified individuals. EEO.
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Thank you for perusing our opinions, facts and opportunities in this edition of the ASEP-Newsletter.
Sincerely, Lonnie Lowery American Society of Exercise Physiologists |
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