Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health

Professor responsible for the course unit: GENTILUCCI Maurizio

integrated course unit

7 credits

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Course unit structured in the following modules:

Learning objectives

Knowledge of the applied Physiology
Basic aspects of possible effects of physical activity on the peripheral and central nervous system function.

Prerequisites

Successful examination of Physiology and Anatomy

Course unit content

Cardiovascular system (elements)
Respiratory system (elements)
The cardiovascular and the respiratory systems during exercise
The respiratory system at low atmospheric pressure (high altitude) and at high pressure (in immersion).
The motor program and the sensorimotor integration in the movement planning
Techniques of recording and analysis of the human movements
concussion and sport;muscular pain; myelopathies and peripheral nervous system involvement in sport.

Full programme

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Bibliography

A.M. BERNE, M.N. LEVY - FISIOLOGIA - CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
M.G. LEVITZKY - FISIOLOGIA POLMONARE - MCGRAW-HILL EDITORE
P- Pinelli; M Poloni- neurologia- Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

Teaching methods

Oral lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral and written examen

Other information

Oral lessons and Laboratory

PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE cod. 1002506