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Exercise Physiology

Code 13734
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 4
Workload PL(15H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Sports Sciences
Entry requirements Not Required.
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Learning outcomes This course aims to develop understanding of the structure and function of organs and systems that support human movement. This course also addresses various physiological responses resulting from acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and training.
• To describe and understand the structure and function of organs and systems that support human movement.
• To identifiy and justify the main physiological adaptations to exercise, in particular about the neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
• To demonstrate understanding of the biological basis of sport training, the respective underlying biological principles and the main limiting factors of human performance.
• To describe and understand simplified methodologies for the assessment of muscular effort at different intensities (aerobic and anaerobic), applying the respective instrumental needs.
Syllabus A. Energy for exercise
1. General framework
2. Energy transfer during exercise
3. Energy consumption (expenditure) during exercise
B. Energy supply during exercise
1. Transport and dynamics of pulmonary ventilation
2. Regulation and cardiovascular responses to exercise
3. Structure, function and neuromuscular control
C. Application of energy during exercise
1. Basis of sports performance physiology
2. Physiological adaptations to training
3. Laboratory and field tests to evaluate physiological parameters
Main Bibliography Ivy, J. (2007). Exercise Physiology: A Brief History and Recommendations Regarding Content Requirements for the Kinesiology Major, Quest, 59:1, 34-41.

McArdle, W., Katch, F. & Katch, V. (2001). Exercise Physiology – Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. - 5th Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Powers S. & Howley, E. (2004). Fisiologia do exercício. 5ª edição, Editora Monole, Burueri.

Seeley, R., Stephens, T. & Tate, P. (2011). Anatomia e Fisiologia. 8ª ed. Lusididacta.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Classes will consist of theoretical and/or theoretical-practical/laboratory sessions. Theoretical classes are fundamentally expository in nature, in which the entire component inherent to “knowledge” as content is brought together. These theoretical sessions can be followed by students using the digital notebook provided by the teacher and, additionally, through the reference bibliography. Theoretical-practical classes will be used to teach more practical content, from a perspective of knowledge integration, contact with simple physiological assessment protocols and for the discussion of problems that require a physiological interpretation.
The assessment of this UC will include two elements: a written test (individual and without consultation - 80%); an oral presentation (3 to 4 students - 20%) on the topic "Evaluation, control and physiological monitoring of training/performance.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-01-17

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