Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health

Professor
Academic discipline: Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio (MED/10)
Field: Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity: Related/supplementary

21 hours
of face-to-face activities

3 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

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exam calls

Integrated course unit module: SPORT MEDICINE AND DOPING

Learning objectives

To provide the basic notions of respiratory anatomy and physiology to interact with the doctor in prescribing physical exercise in respiratory diseases

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the respiratory system; basic physiology of the respiratory system; correlation of anatomical and physiological aspects with physical exercise and the main pathologies of the respiratory system.

Full programme

Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the respiratory system; physiology of the respiratory system; basic pathophysiological aspects of asthma and COPD; role of physical exercise in respiratory diseases.

Bibliography

Fisiopatologia Polmonare. J.B. West Mc Graw-Hill.
Attività Motoria Fitness e Salute. C. Macchi; R. Molino Lova; F. Cecchi.

Teaching methods

Oral lesson

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

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