DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY APPARATUS
cod. 06156

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

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Bibliography

Lezioni di Pneumologia - D. Olivieri; E. Marangio, A. Chetta.

Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio Pneumologia e chirurgia toracica. Oliaro, Loizzi, Ed Minerva Medica.

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

Teaching methods

Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

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