Learning objectives
Know, understand and gain skills on integrated concepts of energy metabolism and the molecular basis of biochemical adaptation mechanisms to exercise.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Basic principles of metabolic adaptation to physical exercise of different intensity and duration. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins in exercise of different types. Concepts of nutrition, integration and supplementation in the diet of athletes.
Full programme
The Skeletal Muscle: the sarcomere and its organization; types and characteristics of myofibrillar proteins; mechanism of muscle contraction; characteristics of different types of muscle fibers.
Skeletal muscle energy metabolism during exercise: carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and urea cycle; use of the different energy systems according to the type of exercise performed.
Lactate production and transport; lactate threshold and effects of training on the lactate threshold.
Maximal oxygen consumption, oxygen debt, oxygen deficit.
Skeletal muscle metabolism in exercise and cross-talk with other organs and tissues (e.g. brain, adipose tissue, liver).
Introduction to integration and supplementation; functional classification of supplements.
Bibliography
“Introduzione alla Biochimica di Lehninger” di David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox. Editore Zanichelli.
“I principi di Biochimica di Lehninger” di David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox. Editore Zanichelli.
“Biochimica” di Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto, Lubert Stryer. Editore Zanichelli.
"Biochimica per le scienze motorie" di A. Di Giulio, A. Fiorilli, C. Stefanelli. Editore Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
"Biochimica metabolica dello sport e dell'esercizio fisico" di Maclaren & Morton. Editore Edi.ermes.
“Fondamenti di Scienza dell'Alimentazione” di M. La Guardia, M. Giammanco, S. Giammanco. Editore EdiSES.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly).
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test with open-ended and multiple-choice questions (33 questions). The time allotted for the execution of the test is 60 minutes. The final grade is notified through esse3 platform.
Students with special educational needs (S.L.D.) may contact Centro di Accoglienza e Inclusione dell'Ateneo (cai@unipr.it).
Other information
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