Vai al contenuto principale Vai al footer
Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

ENDOCRINOLOGY
cod. 21339

Academic year 2023/24
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Alessandra DEI CAS
Academic discipline
Endocrinologia (MED/13)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable unavailable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: BIOCHEMISTRY, NUTRITION AND METABOLISM IN SPORT

Print

Learning objectives

To gain knowledge on the physiology of the endocrine system (hypothalamus-pituitary axis and feedback mechanisms) and on the main endocrine disorders. To learn about the main endocrine adaptations during physical activity. The final test has the objective to verify student skills in structure the subject in epidemiology-pathophysiology and pathology.

Prerequisites

Physiology, general pathology, basic knowledge in Endocrinology.

Course unit content

- Endocrine system: endocrine glands and functions;
- Hypothalamo- Pituitary Axis
- Pituitary adenomas;
- Pathophysiology of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Thyroid axis and main thyroid disorders;
- Athletic amenorrhea;
- GH-IGF-1 axis and GH excess;
- Hypothalamo-Pituitary- Adrenal axis: pathophysiologya and glucocorticoid deficiency and excess disorders;
- Hypothalamo-Pituitary- gonadal axis and exercise;
- Hormonal changes during exercise.

Full programme

Endocrine system: endocrine glands and functions;
- Hypothalamo-Pituitary Axis
- pituitary adenomas;
- Pathophysiology of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Thyroid axis and main thyroid disorders;
-Athletic amenorrhea;
- GH-IGF-1 axis and GH excess;
- Hypothalamo-Pituitary- Adrenal axis: pathophysiologya and glucocorticoid deficiency and excess disorders;
- Hypothalamo-Pituitary- gonadal axis and exercise;
- hormonal changes during exercise.

Bibliography

Authors: Andrea Lenzi, Gaetano Lombardi, Enio Martino, Francesco Trimarchi.
"Endocrinologia ed attività motorie". Edizione Elsevier Masson 2008.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons with the support of slides

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam will be oral. Students will have to answer correctly to an open question regarding a specific subject.

Other information

- - -

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

- - -

Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registry Office

N +39 0521 903700
Email segreteria.medicina@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
N +39 0521 903745
Email service didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
Email of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it 

Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it 

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it 

Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
Email valeria.naponelli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 

Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
Email marialuisa.arcari@unipr.it 

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
Email mariacristina.barilla@unipr.it