Edward C. Rhodes

		Office:	UBC Aquatic Centre 10 A
		Phone:	604-822-4585
		Fax:	604-822-6842
		Lab:	John M. Buchanan Exercise Science Lab
		Lab Ph:	604-822-4356
		EMail:	ted.rhodes@ubc.ca
Professor

Background

University of Alberta, Edmonton B.Ed. 1965; University of Oregon, Eugene M.Sc.1970; University of Oregon, Eugene Ph.D. 1972

Specialization

Exercise Science – Health and Human Kinetics, Exercise and the elderly, Exercise physiology, fitness, Sports medicine

Courses Taught

HKIN 291 (3) - Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology II

Structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems of the human body. Special emphasis on movement analysis and the physiological effects of exercise. Prerequisite: HKIN 163. [2-2]

HKIN 469 (3) - Exercise Prescription

Theory and methods of fitness appraisal and exercise prescription for normal and special populations. Pre- or corequisites: HKIN 370 and 463. [3-0]

HKIN 562 - Bioenergetics of Physical Activity

A study of the energy systems of the human body as applied to training. A detailed investigation of concepts such as aerobic-anaerobic transition, lactate and ventilatory thresholds, lactate kinetics, fuels for action fatigue and the training implications. Lecture and seminar approach. Some limited laboratory involvement.

HKIN 585 - Coaching Science I

This course is designed to apply knowledge obtained from the areas of human physical growth, motor development, exercise physiology, biomechanics and sport medicine, as they impact on the coaching of athletes. Required for Coaching Science students; recommended for others. Evaluation based upon mid-term and final examinations plus a major paper which centres around the application of the natural sciences to the coaching of a specific sport of the student's choice.

Research

Dr. Rhodes’ research focuses on exercise physiology and sports medicine. Primary focus is on the bioenergetics of ultra endurance events, lactate and oxygen kinetics. Studies have centered on analysis and recovery components of ultra endurance events, energy provided to rowers and fuels for performance. I have also researched the effects of strength training on muscular strength and bone density in elderly women.

Current Projects:

The Effect of Strength Training on Bone Mineral Density and Selected Parameters of Physical Fitness in Septuagenarian Women: (with J. Taunton and A. Martin) (B.C. Medical Research Foundation)

Relationship Between the Lactate and Ventilatory Thresholds During Prolonged Work Physiological and Bioenergetic Demands of Ice Hockey (with P. Twist)

Comparison of Metabolic Responses of Prolonged Work at T Vent During Treadmill 
and Water Immersion Running (with D. Frangolias)

Publications

Scholarly Articles

Gitto, A.T., Rhodes, E.C., & Martin, A. (1999). The relationship of VO2max to excess post-exercise Oxygen consumption and recovery rate. Bio Sport, 16 (1), 11-21.

Xu, F. and Rhodes, E.C. (1999). Oxygen uptake kinetiis during exercise. Sports Medicine, 27 (3), 313-327.

Rhodes, E.C., & Demant, T.W. (1999). Effects of creative supplementation on exercise performance. Sports Medicine, 28 (1), 49-60.

Ranallo, R.F., & Rhodes, E.C. (1998). Lipid metabolism during exercise. Sports Medicine, 26 (1), 29-42.

Rhodes, E.C., and Ranallo, R.F. (1998). Fat metabolism during exercise. Sports Medicine, 26 (1), 29-42.

Walton, P.T. & Rhodes, E.C. (1997). Glycaemic index and optimal performance. Sports Medicine, 23(3), 164-172.

Walton, P.T. & Rhodes, E.C. (1997). The effects of solid and liquid carbohydrate ingestion on high-intensity intermittent exercise programs. Biology of Sports, 14(1), 45-54.

Taunton, J.E., Martin, A.D., Rhodes, E.C., Wolski, L.A., Donelly, M. & Elliot, J. (1997). Exercise for the older woman: Choosing the right prescription. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 31, 1-6.

Frangolias, D.D., Taunton, J.E., Rhodes, E.C., McConkey, J.P. & Moon, M. (1997). Maintenance of aerobic capacity during recovery from right foot Jones fracture. A case report. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 7, 54-58.

Petit, M.A. Rhodes, E.C. & Nelson, C.M. (1997). Comparison of a mathematical model to predict 10 km performance from Conconi test and ventilatory threshold measurements. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 22(6), 562-572.

Revised: February 2000