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Biochemistry for Sport Science

Biochemistry for Sport Science

Code	17598
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	4
Workload	TP(30H)
Scientific area	Sports Sciences
Entry requirements	Not Applicable.
Learning outcomes	The main objective of this Course is to enable students with the necessary knowledge on biological architecture of the human body and major biochemical mechanisms occurring at rest and during sport activities. Learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student should be able to - Describe the cellular organization and its importance in cellular function - Demonstrate understanding of the structures of biomolecules and their importance ¬ Describe the major types of biochemical reactions - Demonstrate understanding the importance and the functioning of enzymatic reactions - Demonstrate understanding of the cellular bioenergetics process
Syllabus	Chapter 1. Architecture of living systems 1.1. Elements, molecules and cells 1.2. The cell membrane - current perspective 1.3. Molecular transport across the cell membrane 1.4. Regulation of cell functions 1.5. Tissue Formation 1.6. Features of different organic tissues 1.7. Organs and systems Chapter 2. Basic Principles of Biochemistry 2.1. Acid-base reactions 2.2. Oxidation-reduction reactions 2.3. Enzymatic reactions 2.3.1. Structure and functioning of the enzymes 2.3.2. Rates of enzymatic reactions 2.3.3. Regulation of enzyme activity Chapter 3. Bioenergetics 3.1. Energy needs of the musculoskeletal system on exercise 3.2. High-energy phosphates 3.3. Energy Nutrients: carbohydrates and lipids 3.4. Metabolic energy systems 3.5. Metabolic energy of carbohydrates 3.6. Metabolic energy of lipids 3.7. Regulation of metabolic energy systems in exercise
Main Bibliography	- Gomes, A., Esteves, D., & Brás, R. (2020). Bioquímica aplicada ao Desporto. Sebenta de estudo. Departamento de Ciências do Desporto, Universidade da Beira Interior. - Bioquímica : organização molecular da vida / coordenação [de] Alexandre Quintas, Ana Ponces Freire, Manuel J. Halpern Publicação Lisboa : Lidel - Edições Técnicas, 2008 - Luís S. Campos, Entender a Bioquímica, 5ª Edição, Escolar Editora, 2009. - Tiidus, P.A., Tupling, R. & Houston, M. (2012) Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science-4th Edition. Ed. Human Kinetics
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.