THE PROGRAM Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans: their organ systems, organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The basic, foundational principle for the study of human physiology is the maintenance of homeostasis through the operation of complex control systems. These systems encompass all levels of the hierarchy of human structure and function (i.e. cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, and the organism). Each course in our curriculum emphasizes an integrated study of humans across this hierarchy of structure and function. Consequently, a reductionist approach that separates the curriculum into specific courses such as “molecular physiology,” “cell physiology,” “histology,” or “organ physiology,” has been purposely avoided. Topics covered across the curriculum include: • General Physiological Concepts - body organization, homeostasis, control systems, biochemistry, cell structure, cell function, histology, metabolism, membranes, and cellular communication • Systems Physiology - neurophysiology, muscular physiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, fluid and acid-base physiology, digestive physiology, endocrinology, immunology, and reproductive physiology • Integrative Physiology - exercise physiology, environmental physiology, physiology of aging, biomechanics, and nutrition The Human Physiology major , along with selected electives from other departments across the University, provides students with preparation for graduate or professional study in a variety of fields. In a Fall 2012 department survey on career goals, Human Physiology majors indicated their interest in pursuing various health professions as follows: • physical therapist - 52% • physician - 17% • physician’s assistant - 14% • other - 17% (including occupational therapist, sports medicine, pharmacist, public health, dentist, chiropractor, nursing, exercise physiology research, etc.) The program uniquely emphasizes the scientific basis and mechanisms of human function, adaptation, development and aging, health and disease, and performance. STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS As a part of independent studies and/or requirements for upper-division courses, our majors complete research projects, some of which are accepted for publication and/or presentation at regional and national scientific meetings. The following are examples of student/faculty research that have been accepted for presentation or publication in recent years: Wheeler JL, Leonetti MJ, Stahl CM, Edinger KM, Bishop CM, Wamboldt PA, and McCann DJ. Utilizing postactivation potentiation in a wingate test. 2014 American College of Sports Medicine-Northwest Chapter (ACSM-NW) Annual Conference - poster presentation. Moore S, Thompson S, Doesburg K, Johnston K, Clark M, Portillo J, Leahy T, and McCann DJ. Effects of neck posture on ventilation and perceived exertion in trained females. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference - poster presentation. Doesburg K, Leahy T, Thompson S, Clark M, Eckmann E, Portillo J, Stahl C, and McCulloch R. Effects of increased carrying load on step- down kinematics and stability. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation. Leonetti M, Bishop C, Edinger K, Oldham D, Moore S, Wamboldt P, Wheeler J, and McCulloch R. Differences between shod and unshod drop jumps in college aged females. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY www.gonzaga.edu/human-physiology SCHOOL OF NURSING & HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THE PASSION The mission of Gonzaga’s Department of Human Physiology is to develop ethical, critical thinkers and scientists who possess the creativity, intelligence, and initiative necessary to be a responsible member of scientific and clinical professions. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Physiology requires students to develop significant content knowledge, analytical thinking skills, knowledge of scientific principles and research, and an ability to communicate their knowledge to others. These capacities prepare students for graduate study in disciplines and professions grounded in the study of human anatomy and physiology.
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THE PROGRAMHuman physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans: their organ systems, organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The basic, foundational principle for the study of human physiology is the maintenance of homeostasis through the operation of complex control systems. These systems encompass all levels of the hierarchy of human structure and function (i.e. cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, and the organism). Each course in our curriculum emphasizes an integrated study of humans across this hierarchy of structure and function. Consequently, a reductionist approach that separates the curriculum into specific courses such as “molecular physiology,” “cell physiology,” “histology,” or “organ physiology,” has been purposely avoided. Topics covered across the curriculum include:
• General Physiological Concepts - body organization, homeostasis, control systems, biochemistry, cell structure, cell function, histology, metabolism, membranes, and cellular communication
• Systems Physiology - neurophysiology, muscular physiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, fluid and acid-base physiology, digestive physiology, endocrinology, immunology, and reproductive physiology
• Integrative Physiology - exercise physiology, environmental physiology, physiology of aging, biomechanics, and nutrition
The Human Physiology major, along with selected electives from other departments across the University, provides students with preparation for graduate or professional study in a variety of fields. In a Fall 2012 department survey on career goals, Human Physiology majors indicated their interest in pursuing various health professions as follows:
The program uniquely emphasizes the scientific basis and mechanisms of human function, adaptation, development and aging, health and disease, and performance.
STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTSAs a part of independent studies and/or requirements for upper-division courses, our majors complete research projects, some of which are accepted for publication and/or presentation at regional and national scientific meetings. The following are examples of student/faculty research that have been accepted for presentation or publication in recent years:
Wheeler JL, Leonetti MJ, Stahl CM, Edinger KM, Bishop CM, Wamboldt PA, and McCann DJ. Utilizing postactivation potentiation in a wingate test. 2014 American College of Sports Medicine-Northwest Chapter (ACSM-NW) Annual Conference - poster presentation.
Moore S, Thompson S, Doesburg K, Johnston K, Clark M, Portillo J, Leahy T, and McCann DJ. Effects of neck posture on ventilation and perceived exertion in trained females. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference - poster presentation.
Doesburg K, Leahy T, Thompson S, Clark M, Eckmann E, Portillo J, Stahl C, and McCulloch R. Effects of increased carrying load on step-down kinematics and stability. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Leonetti M, Bishop C, Edinger K, Oldham D, Moore S, Wamboldt P, Wheeler J, and McCulloch R. Differences between shod and unshod drop jumps in college aged females. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
www.gonzaga.edu/human-physiology
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THE PASSIONThe mission of Gonzaga’s Department of Human Physiology is to develop ethical, critical thinkers and scientists who possess the creativity, intelligence, and initiative necessary to be a responsible member of scientific and clinical professions. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Physiology requires students to develop significant content knowledge, analytical thinking skills, knowledge of scientific principles and research, and an ability to communicate their knowledge to others. These capacities prepare students for graduate study in disciplines and professions grounded in the study of human anatomy and physiology.
May J, Grenier K, Hopkins M, Johnston K, Lane K, Lynde C, Slattengren K, and McCulloch R. The effects of suspension training on core and quadriceps muscle activation during a push-up. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Pollastro AN and Geithner CA. Doing peer review and revising writing assignments enhance undergraduates’ writing skills and perceived scientific literacy. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation. 2014 ACSM Annual Meeting – thematic poster presentation.
Risso S, Bishop K, Fogarty M, Johanson A, LaGoy A, O’Hollaren M, Zander A, and McCulloch R. Immediate and prolonged effects of therapeutic elastic tape on vasti muscle activation. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Geithner CA and Pollastro AN. Constructing engaged learning in Scientific Writing: implementation and assessment of a blended pedagogical approach. Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement (SoTE) VI Conference, 2014 – oral presentation
O’Hollaren MM, Risso SE, Zander AE, LaGoy AD, Johanson AL, Bishop KM, Fogarty MS, and Thorp DB. Combined effect of blood glucose concentration and prolonged exercise on cognition. 2014 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Dixon M, Wong R, Csicsery K, Popich A, Klassen D, Mehndiratta V, and Higginson BK. The effects of aerobic fatigue on joint kinematics and torque production in cyclists. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Gieser VR, Droessler JT, Dixon MJ, Wong RL, and Thorp DB. Effect of temporal deception on power output during a 30-sec Wingate test. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Klassen D, Mills K, Eliason S, Csicsery K, Popich A, and McCann DJ. Performance and physiological response to partnered exercise in females. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Mills KL, Kollar VC, Eliason SL, Thomas EC, Sheahan SR, and Higginson BK. Effect of visual impairment and anterior loads on obstacle clearance. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Nadeau JT, Droessler JT, Eastwood MC, Whitlock CL, Gieser VR, and Higginson BK. Lower extremity kinematics and muscle activation changes during ankle and hip gait adaptation strategies. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation.
Sheahan SR, Brownlee AJ, Thomas EC, Kollar VC, and McCann DJ. Effect of core temperature change on the VO2 response to submaximal interval exercise. 2013 ACSM-Northwest Annual Conference - poster presentation.
Whitlock CL, Nadeau JT, Eastwood MC, Mehndiratta VK, and Thorp DB. Effects of cycling warm up versus static stretching involving cycling specific muscles on Wingate performance. 2013 ACSM-NW Annual Conference – poster presentation. Undergraduate Research Award.
OUTCOMESMost graduates from our program pursue graduate study and/or training necessary for a variety of health professions. Our graduates have been employed in a variety of fields and organizations, including:
• Coeur d’Alene Physical Therapy (Coeur d’Alene, ID)• In Motion Physical Therapy (Spokane, WA)• Performance Physical Therapy (Spokane Valley, WA)• Holy Family Hospital Rehabilitation Services (Spokane, WA)• U.S. Army Institute of Environmental Medicine (Natick, MA)• Mayo Clinic (Phoenix, AZ)
Possible careers for Human Physiology majors are also represented by the graduate and professional schools listed on the next page that have accepted our graduates recently.
Biomedical SciencesCreighton University
BiomechanicsUniversity of Calgary (Alberta)University of OregonUniversity of Western Australia
Dental SchoolOregon Health & Science UniversityUniversity of British Columbia
Exercise Science/PhysiologyBaylor UniversityCentral Washington UniversityUniversity of Oregon
Medical SchoolCreighton UniversityMedical College of WisconsinOregon Health & Science UniversityPacific Northwest University of Health Sciences -College of Osteopathic MedicineTulane UniversityUniversity of Nevada, RenoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of VermontUniversity of WashingtonWake Forest University
Molecular PhysiologyUniversity of Vermont
NeurophysiologyUniversity of California, Davis
NursingLinfield CollegeSeattle UniversityUniversity of Utah
NutritionBastyr University
Occupational Therapy Colorado State UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityIdaho State UniversityOregon State UniversityTulane UniversityUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity of Washington
OptometryPacific UniversityIndiana UniversityFerris State University
Physical TherapyChapman UniversityColumbia UniversityCreighton UniversityDuke UniversityEastern Washington UniversityEmory UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOld Dominion UniversityPacific UniversityRegis University
Sacred Heart UniversitySt. Catherine UniversitySamuel Merritt UniversityUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of MarylandUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MontanaUniversity of the PacificUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity of St. Augustine University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonWashington University in St. Louis
Physician’s AssistantMidwestern University (Phoenix, AZ)University of New Mexico
Public HealthGeorge Washington UniversityOregon State UniversityUniversity of Washington
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THE PEOPLEFaculty in the Department of Human Physiology are active scholars and health/fitness specialists whose academic and professional expertise is invaluable to Human Physiology students.
Faculty Contacts, Research Interests, & Publications Christina A. Geithner | Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin | Professor | ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist®, Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) | physical and physiological changes across the lifespan; barriers to and motivators for physical activity; and performance prediction and talent identification in sport | [email protected]
Publications in peer-reviewed journals: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (2011), ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal (2011, 2010, 2007), Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2010, 2006), Assessment Update (2010), Annual Review of High Performance Coaching and Consulting (2009), International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability (2006), Italian Journal of Sports Sciences (2005), Anthropologiai Közlemények (2004), Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2004), Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences (2003), Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis (2002), American Journal of Human Biology (1999), Annals of Human Biology (1998), International Journal of Sports Medicine (1997). Book chapters: Growth and Maturation in Human Biology and Sports (2013), Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research (2009), ACSM’s Health/Fitness Specialist®, RYT-200®, and Certified Presence-Based® Coach.
Brian K. Higginson | Ph.D., Oregon State University | Associate Professor | biomechanics, ergonomics, and energetics of load carriage; kinematic and muscle adaptation during prolonged exercise (cross-country skiing and cycling); and physiological and biomechanical determinants of shooting performance in competitive shooters | [email protected]
Publications in peer-reviewed journals: Current Sports Medicine Reports (2009, 2008), Journal of Experimental Biology (2007), Journal of Applied Physiology (2005), European Journal of Applied Physiology (2004, 2001), Sport Biomechanics (2004), Journal of Exercise Physiology (2003). Other peer-reviewed publications: Proceedings of the ACSM-NW Annual Conference (2013), Congress Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing (2012).
Daniel J. McCann | Ph.D., University of California, Davis | Professor | metabolism, exercise physiology, dimensional analysis, and environmental physiology | [email protected]
Publications in peer-reviewed journals: Current Sports Medicine Reports (2008), International Journal of Sports Medicine (2004), Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2003, 2002, 1997, 1995), Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (2001). Other peer-reviewed publications: Proceedings of the ACSM-Northwest Annual Conference (2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008).
David Thorp | Ph.D., University of Western Ontario | Dept. Chair, Associate Professor | the role of exercise training in intracellular signaling and improvement of myocardial tolerance to ischemia | [email protected]
Publications in peer-reviewed journals: Journal of Sport Science and Medicine (2012), Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (2011), Cell Stress Chaperones (2009), American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology (2007, 2006), American Journal of Physiology: Integrative and Comparative Physiology (2007), Journal of Molecular Cardiology (2004), Experimental Physiology (2001). Other peer-reviewed publications: Proceedings of the ACSM-Northwest Annual Conference (20142013, 2012), Applied Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (2010, 2006), Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (2005, 2003 (2), 2000), Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (2003, 2000, 1999), Proceedings of the Cell Stress Society International Congress (2003 (2)), Proceedings of the Canadian Federation of Biological Sciences (2002 (2)), Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology (2000).
Stephen B. Conant | M.S., Montana State University, Bozeman | Lab Specialist and Instructor | advanced technology as a mechanism for community building and collaboration in public health policy and public health research. | ACSM - Northwest Chapter Past President, ACSM National Health and Science Policy Committee - Northwest Chapter Representative, ACSM-certified Health/Fitness Specialist®, National Strength & Conditioning Association-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. | [email protected]
