Learning objectives
The knowledge of the functional mechanisms of the human body organs, the knowledge of their dynamic integration in apparatuses and the general mechanisms of functional control in normal conditions under stress and in particular pathological conditions
Prerequisites
Successful examinartion of Physiokogy and Anatomy
Course unit content
<br />Cardiovascular system (elements)<br />Respiratory system (elements)<br />The cardiovascular and the respiratory systems during exercise<br />The cardiovascular and respiratory system at low atmospheric pressure (high altitude) and at high pressure (in immersion).<br />The motor program and the sensorimotor integration in movement planning<br />The role of the sensorial feedback in the control of movement execution.<br />Concussion and sport<br />Transitory loss of consciousness, (syncope and epilepsy); effects of physical activity<br />Lesions of the peripheral nervous system as a consequence of sport and physical activity<br />Basic principles of EMG and evoked potentials<br />Muscle fatigue<br />Muscle pain and cramps<br />Techniques of recording and analysis of the human movement.
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />R.M. BERNE, M.N. LEVY – FISIOLOGIA – CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA<br />M.G. LEVITZKY - FISIOLOGIA POLMONARE – MCGRAW-HILL EDITORE<br />PINELLI P., POLONI M: -NUROLOGIA. PRINCIPI DI DIAGNOSTICA E TERAPIA - CASA EDITRICE AMBROSIANA
Teaching methods
<br />Oral lessons and Laboratory <br />Teachers: M.Gentilucci, G.Pavesi
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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