Biology of Movement
| Code: | PDF03 | Acronym: | PDF03 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Life Sciences |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Physiotherapy |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | 13 | Plano do Programa de Doutoramento | 1 | - | 15 | 50 | 405 |
Teaching language
EnglishObjectives
With a scientific multidisciplinary approach, this curricular unit aims to provide students with the knowledge about the essence of human movement as well as its local (in the effector systems) and systemic impact (either acute or chronic). It is also intended to show how this knowledge has been constructed over time, with animal and human research, and its potential preventive and therapeutic applicability.
Learning outcomes and competences
At the end of this curricular unit, the students must demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Understanding the different changes (local and systemic) induced by the acute movement and/or by its repetition over time in different populations, as well as its applicability for preventive and therapeutic goals; 2. Understanding the limitations on movement imposed by different diseases/pathologies; 3. Understanding the origin and how all this knowledge has been conceived;
Working method
PresencialProgram
Contents of theoretical classes:
1. Movement effector systems;
1.1. Musculoskeletal system;
1.2. Osteo-articular system;
2. Regulatory systems;
2.1. Nervous and endocrine systems;
3. Homeostatic systems;
3.1. Metabolism and Bienergetics;
3.2. Cardio-respiratory system;
3.3. Renal system;
4. Integrative physiology
4.1. Physical exercise and the immune system;
4.2. Physical exercise in pregnancy;
4.3. Physical exercise in extreme conditions.
Mandatory literature
Sharon A. Plowman; Exercise physiology. ISBN: 978-1-4963-2318-7Powers SK, Howley E; Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. 10 edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. ISBN: 1259870456
Kenney WL, Wilmore JH, Costill DL; Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Sixth Edition, Human Kinetics, Inc., 2015. ISBN: 1450477674
Nelson DL, Cox MM; Lehninger: Principles of Biochemistry., WH Freeman. 4th Edition, 2004
Complementary Bibliography
Reiman MP, Manske RC; Functional Testing in Human Performance, Human Kinetics., 2009Welsh CJ; Human Biology Laboratory Manual, Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2005
Nigg B, MacIntosh B, Mester J; Biomechanics and Biology of Movement., Hardback, 2000
American Physiological Society; Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols, American Physiological Society, 2006
Kasper DL, Braunwald E, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson JL, Fauci AS; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, McGraw-Hill. , 2005
Teaching methods and learning activities
The lectures (totaling 50 hours) will be mainly expositive but always looking for the effective participation of students through the problems raised by teachers related to the topics to teach. In addition to the main bibliography, when applicable, students will receive the week before each lecture, one or two scientific reviews on the specific issue under consideration in order to be prepared for the theoretical issues that will be exposed. Students must attend at least 75% of the theoretical lessons.
keywords
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biology > BioenergeticsHealth sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Physiology
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biology > Functional biology
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 100,00 |
| Participação presencial | 0,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 355,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 50,00 |
| Total: | 405,00 |
Eligibility for exams
The evaluation will be done at the end through a written exam consisting of multiple choice questions. Students are approved when obtaining a rating equal or greater than 9.5 values (20 possible).
Calculation formula of final grade
The final classification is equal to the result of the final exam.
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