Exercise Physiology II

Code:

236

Acronym:

236

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	233	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	2	-	3	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To develop knowledge on exercise physiology by using them in the creation, design and discussion of problems in Sport Sciences.

Students with success in this Curricular Unit should present the following skills: i) to understand the different acute and chronic organic adaptations induced by an acute bout of exercise and by exercise training, respectively; (ii) to comprehend distinct limitations motivated by different characteristics of the subjects; (iii) to understand the mild frontier between the increased physical function and pathology induced by physical exercise.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Lectures:
I. Acute and chronic cardiovascular responses
II. Acute and chronic respiratory responses
III. Muscle fatigue and conditioning factors
IV. Exercise in extreme environments
V. Exercise in different populations 


Laboratory classes and seminars:
I. Evaluation of power and aerobic capacity
II. Evaluation of power and anaerobic capacity
III. Evaluation of cardiovascular function 

IV. Assessment of ventilatory function

Mandatory literature

Powers Scott K.; Fisiologia do exercício. ISBN: 85-204-1080-4
Wilmore Jack H.; Physiology of sport and exercise. ISBN: 0-87322-693-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures for theoretical learning; Seminars and laboratory classes for practical learning.

keywords

Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Physiology

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students are submitted to a final exam containing all the contents and topics exposed during the classes. The maximal possible grade is 20 and the minimal is 0. Students are approved when a grade of 9.5 or higher is obtained in the final exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

The obtained score on the Curricular Unit corresponds to that obtained in the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

In accordance with the general regulation of the University of Porto for evaluation.