Applied Physiology

Code:

PDCD025

Acronym:

CD-EF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sports Sciences

Instance: 2011/2012 - SP

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sport Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PDCD	8	Plano em vigor a partir de 2009	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The aim with this course the domain of applied physiology topics to exercise but with a more deep approach to research. It is expected that students complete the subject with the knowledge necessary and sufficient of a physiological standpoint, interpret and prescribe exercise and training in different populations.

Program

1. Muscle plasticity
1.1. Exercise
1.2. Immobilization
1.3. Pathology
1.4. Aging
2. Oxidative stress and exercise
2.1. Exetcise as oxidant and anti-oxidant agent
3. Exercise and cardiac stress
4. Physiological control of the training
4.1. Aerobic function
4.2. Anaerobic function
5. Exercise and cancer
5.1. Prevention

Teaching methods and learning activities

The lectures will be mainly expository, always seeking the participation of students with questions and problems raised by the teacher related to the topics to teach.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

The student evaluation will be made by exam or by individual work covering the whole matter. The maximum grade shall be twenty values and the minimum score will be zero values. The approval of the Course will be achieved with the final exam grade equal to or greater than 9.5.