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Degree course in
Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

BIOCHEMISTRY OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE
cod. 1002502

Academic year 2018/19
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Federica Maria Angela RIZZI
Academic discipline
Biochimica (BIO/10)
Field
Biologico
Type of training activity
Characterising
42 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
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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

Biochemistry of tissues and organs: liver, heart, adipose tissue, blood cells (erythrocytes), nerve tissue, muscle tissue. Integration of metabolism at rest, fasting or stress.
The Skeletal Muscle: Types and characteristics of myofibrillar proteins. The sarcomere and its organization. Mechanism of muscle contraction. Energy balance of muscle contraction. Properties and metabolism of the various types of muscle fibers.
Energy muscle. Energy substrates present in the muscle fibers. Muscle energy systems: immediate, anaerobic, aerobic. Use of the different energy systems according to the type of exercise performed. Lactate production. Lactate threshold. Training influence on the lactate threshold. Lactate transport, lactate shuttle. Cori cycle. VO2 max. Oxygen debt, oxygen deficit and EPOC.
Carbohydrate metabolism during exercise.
Lipid metabolism during exercise.
Amino acid metabolism during exercise.
The influence of pH and phosphate ions in muscle fatigue, adjusting the buffer capacity and its dependence from training
Integration and supplementation. The metabolism of supplements in exercise and sport performance. Functional classification of supplements.
Creatine, carnosine, carnitine,
glutamine, branch chain aminoacid, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants.

Bibliography

"Biochemistry of exercise and Training" Ron Maughan, Michael Gleeson and Paul L. Greenhaff. Oxford University Press, Oxford

"Metabolic Regulation" A human Perspective. Keith N Frayn.terza edizione. Wiley-Blacwell, Oxford

"I principi di Biochimica di Lehninger". Nelson DL, Cox MM. Zanichelli, Bologna.


"Biochimica Medica, un approccio clinico". Lieberman, Marks. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.

Teaching methods

Lectures. During lessons will be discussed general issues related to metabolic adaptation to physical exercise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination. Open-ended questions designed to assess the knowledge and skills of the student on the principles of metabolic adaptation to exercise.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registery office

E. [segreteria.medicina@unipr.it] (modificare link a email)
T. +39 0521 903700

Quality assurance office

Manager for the degree course:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
T. +39 0521 033745
E. service didattica.dimec@unipr.it
E. of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it

Course President

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
E. giuliana.gobbi@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 delegates

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

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

Tutors

Prof.ssa Elena Ferrari
Email elena.ferrari@unipr.it

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

Prof. Cosimo Costantino
Email cosimo.costantino@unipr.it

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

Prof.ssa Nicoletta Ronda
Email nicoletta.ronda@unipr.it

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

Erasmus

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

Quality Assurance Manager (RAQ)

Prof.ssa Elena Ferrari
Email elena.ferrari@unipr.it 

Internships

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli - 2nd year - 1st semester
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina - 2nd year - 2nd semester
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it 

Prof. Prisco Mirandola - 3rd year - 1st semester
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi - 3rd year - 2st semester
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it