Exercise Physiology is an area of Physiology dedicated to the study of the functions of the human body, namely the study of how the human body adapts when subjected to the stimulus represented by physical exercise. To this extent, this curricular unit focuses on specific acute and chronic adaptations resulting from the practice of physical exercise, according to the variables that may characterize it. Accordingly, this curriculum unit is truly pertinent and, therefore, preceding other curriculum units such as the theory and methodology of training.
Semestral
S1. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology;
S2. Bioenergetics and Muscular Physiology
S3. Cardiovascular Regulation During Exercise;
S4. Respiratory Regulation during Exercise;
S5. Fatigue;
S6. Hydro-Electrolytic Balance;
S7. Edocrine System and Hormonal Regulation of Exercise;
S8. Exercising in a Hot and Cold Environment;
S9. Exercise in a Hypobaric and Hyperbaric Environment;
S10. Exercise in Children and Youth.
LO1. Understand the concepts of stimulation and adaptation;
LO2. Define and distinguish the metabolic pathways of energy production;
LO3. Understand and explain how cardiovascular adaptations are performed during exercise;
LO4. Understand and explain how the respiratory adaptations are carried out during the exercise;
LO5. Understand the concept of fatigue and the underlying physiological mechanisms;
LO6. Understand the concept of hydro-electrolytic balance;
LO7. Knowing the endocrine system and hormonal regulation depending on the type of exercise;
LO8. Know the implications of exercising in a hot and cold environment;
LO9. Know the implications of the practice of exercise in a hypobaric and hyperbaric environment;
LO10.Differentiate children from adults from a physiological point of view and understand the differences between acute and chronic adaptations given by children according the type of exercise.
Mandatory
Teaching methodologies:
1. Theoretical exposition of essential contents
2. Group work - problem-based learning methodology
3. Oral case study resolution and scientific articles presentations
4. Practical works.
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1. Kenney, W.; Wilmore J, Costill D. Fisiologia del Deporte y el Ejercicio. 7th Edicion. Editorial Medica Panamericana S.A. 2020
2. McArdle, W.; Katch, F. & Katch, V. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Eighth Edition. 2014
3. ACSM. Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Eleventh edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 2021.
