Where was the first exercise physiology laboratory located

Exercise Physiology consists of what 3 distinct components as an academic discipline?

-Body of knowledge built on facts and theories derived from research -Formal course of study in institutions of higher learning -Professional preparation of practitioners and future investigators and leaders in the field

The origins of Exercise Physiology begin with what 3 influential Greek physicians of antiquity?

1. Herodicus 2. Hippocrates 3. Galen

Who taught and practiced the 7 "laws of health?"

What are the "7 laws of health?"

1. Breathing fresh air 2. Eating Proper foods 3. Drinking the right beverages 4. Exercising 5. Getting adequate sleep 6. Having a daily BM 7. Controlling one's emotions

The American physician-physiologist who contributed significantly to the burgeoning literature in physiology:

Who fostered the belief among 19th century American physical education teachers that muscular exercise should be taught from a strong foundation of science and experimentation?

Who pioneered the American sports science movement?

-Edward Hitchcock & E. Hitchcock, Jr.

_________ was the first to statistically record basic anthropometric data on a large group of subjects on a yearly basis.

_________ coauthored an anatomy and physiology textbook geared to college physical education.

A Physician and pioneer exercise physiology researcher:

Helped establish the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Physical Training at Harvard University in 1891.

Developed the first formal exercise physiology laboratory where students investigated the effects of exercise on cardiorespiratory function, including muscular fatigue, metabolism, and nervous system functions

Harvard’s new physical education major and exercise physiology research laboratory focused on what three objectives?

1. Prepare students, with or without subsequent training in medicine, to become directors of gymnasia or instructors in physical training 2. Provide general knowledge about the science of exercise, including systematic training to maintain health and fitness 3. Provide suitable academic preparation to enter medical school

Possible candidates of the first textbook in Exercise Physiology include:

–Combe, 1843, The Principles of Physiology Applied to the Preservation of Health, and to the Improvement of Physical and Mental Education –Hitchcock and Hitchcock, 1860, Elementary Anatomy and Physiology for Colleges, Academies, and Other Schools –Kolb, 1893, Physiology of Sport –Martin, 1896, The Human Body. An Account of its Structure and Activities and the Conditions of its Healthy Working

What was founded in 1927?

-Harvard Fatigue Laboratory

What did the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory accomplish?

-Legitimized exercise physiology as an important area of research and study

Draw some Nordic connections:

•Danish influence: Johannes Lindhard & August Krogh

•Swedish influence: Per Henrik Ling & Per-Olof Åstrand

•Norwegian and Finnish influence: Lars A. Hermansen & Martti Karvonen