ENDOCRINOLOGY IN SPORTS
cod. 1002652

Academic year 2012/13
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Endocrinologia (MED/13)
Field
Medico-clinico
Type of training activity
Characterising
21 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: -
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: DIAGNOSIS TESTS APPLIED TO SPORTS

Learning objectives

Role of hormones in the control of metabolic and endocrine function and the effect of physical activity, exercise and sports on endocrine function

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

elements of anatomy and physiology of endocrine system
neuroendocrine control of feeding behaviour
Role of physical activity in the metabolic control and in metabolic disease prevention
educational therapy and life style
Role of physical activity and sport on thyroid function
Role of physical activity and exercise on neuroendocrine system
Role of physical activity and sports on gonadal function

Full programme

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Bibliography

Endocrinologia e attività motorie
Autore:Lenzi A., Lombardi G., Martino E., Trimarchi F.
TextBook of Work Physiology: Astrand ed Hu,an Kinetics 4Th ed

Teaching methods

interactive lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

multiple choice test

Other information

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