Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities

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Academic discipline: Endocrinologia (MED/13)
Field: Biomedico
Type of training activity: Characterising

7 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

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Integrated course unit module: BIOCHEMISTRY OF ENERGETIC METABOLISM AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE

Learning objectives

Introduction to the endocrine system

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Anatomy, phisiology and patophysiology of endocrine system, hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis and physical exercise, neuroendocrinolgy and food

Full programme

Introduction to the endocrine system
Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis: physiology and physiological variation in relation to physical activity
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis: physiology and physiological variation in relation to physical activity
GH-IGF-1 system: physiology and physiological variation in relation to physical activity
Adrenal medulla and the sympathetic response to physical activity
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis: physiology and pathophysiology

Bibliography

Endocrinolgia e attività motorie
Andrea lenzi, Gaetano Lombardi, Enio Martino, Francesco Trimarchi
Elsevier Masson

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

QUIZ TEST

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