The 2000-Meter Row

By Nathan Strong

Abstract

The physically demanding sport of competitive rowing is the backdrop for this case about homeostasis in which students follow the physiological changes that occur in an athlete competing in a 2000-meter race. The case was developed for use in a second-year anatomy and physiology course. It would also be appropriate in exercise and sports science classes.

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Date Posted

04/25/2001

Overview

Objectives

To relate the functioning of one system with another.
To understand homeostasis as continuous process and not as a state.
To illustrate cause-and-effect within the human body.

Keywords

Homeostasis; nervous system; respiratory system; cardiovascular system; digestive system; urinary system; autonomic; muscle; lactic acid; blood glucose; blood pH; stress; rowing; racing

Subject Headings

Physiology

Sports Science

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

High school, Undergraduate lower division

FORMAT

PDF

TOPICAL AREAS

N/A

LANGUAGE

English

TYPE/METHODS

Directed

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