Applied Physiology
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Sports Sciences |
Instance: 2016/2017 - SP
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
The aim with this curricular unit 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.
Learning outcomes and competences
This curricular unit presents a set of topics to deepen the knowledge presented in the 2nd cycle of studies.
There is therefore not a traditional program of exercise physiology but rather a set of topics related to the exercise but covered in more depth analysis.
Working method
Presencial
Program
1. Muscle plasticity
1.1. Exercise
1.2. Immobilization
1.3. Pathology
1.4. Aging
2. Oxidative stress and exercise
2.1. Exercise 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
5.2.
Co-therapeutic adjuvantMandatory literature
Hernández A, Cheng A, Westerblad H.; Antioxidants and Skeletal Muscle Performance: "Common Knowledge" vs. Experimental Evidence, Front Physiol, 2012 (3:46)
Li Z, Heber D.; Sarcopenic obesity in the elderly and strategies for weight management, 2012 (Jan;70 (1):57-64)
Maddocks M, Murton AJ, Wilcock A.; Improving muscle mass and function in cachexia: non-drug approaches., 2011 (Dec;5(4):361-4.)
Na HK, Oliynyk S; Effects of physical activity on cancer prevention, 2011 (Jul;1229:176-83)
Peternelj TT, Coombes JS.; Antioxidant supplementation during exercise training, 2011 (Dec 1;41(12):1043-69)
Pillard F, Laoudj-Chenivesse D, Carnac G, Mercier J, Rami J, Rivière D, Rolland Y.; Physical activity and sarcopenia, 2011 (Aug;27(3):449-70)
Teaching methods and learning activities
The lectures will be mainly expository, always seeking the participation of students with questions and problems raised by the faculty staff related to the topics to teach.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
| designation |
Weight (%) |
| Exame |
50,00 |
| Trabalho escrito |
50,00 |
| Total: |
100,00 |
Calculation formula of final grade
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.