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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

PHYSIOLOGY
cod. 20070

Academic year 2018/19
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Elena BORRA
Academic discipline
Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
21 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable unavailable
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Integrated course unit module: PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF MOTOR CONTROL

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Learning objectives


The aim is to review the topics of applied physiology and to study the neurophysiology of motor control. At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the principles though which exercise could interfere with specific pathological conditions.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content


Neurophysiology
Reflexes and posture control
Cortical control of voluntary movements (motor and premotor cortex; planning and execution of voluntary movements; visuomotor integration; space coding; sensory and visual feedback in motor control)
Role of Basal Ganglia in motor control
Role of the Cerebellum in motor control

Applied Exercise Physiology (review)
The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise: Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Exercise; Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Muscle and training; Training for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power

Full programme

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Bibliography


Fisiologia dell’uomo, a cura di P.E. Di Prampero e A. Veicsteinas, Casa Editrice EDI-ERMES, Milano

Neuroscienze, di D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D.Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.S. Lamantia, L.E. White, Casa Editrice Zanichelli

Teaching methods


lecture

Assessment methods and criteria


oral exam

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
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Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
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Prof. Giancarlo Condello
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Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
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Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
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Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
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Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
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Prof. Giancarlo Condello
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Prof. Prisco Mirandola
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Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
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Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
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Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
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Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
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