Learning objectives
Deep knowledge of physiological changes induced by exercise, necessary to develop critical faculty in the evaluation of training.
Prerequisites
Basic physiology and biochemistry
Course unit content
The Cardiovascular System and Its Control: Heart, Vascular System, Blood
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation: Pulmonary Ventilation, Pulmonary Volumes, Pulmonary Diffusion, Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood, Gas Exchange at the Muscles, Regulation of Pulmonary Ventilation
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise: Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Exercise; Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
Adaptations to Resistance Training: Resistance Training and Gains in Muscular Fitness; Mechanisms of Gains in Muscle Strength.
Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training: Adaptations to Aerobic Training; Adaptations to Anaerobic Training
The Endocrine System: Organization and Acute and Chronic Responses to Physical Activity
Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport: Calorimetry, Assessing Body Composition; Classification of Nutrients; Water and Electrolyte Balance
Gastrointestinal system
Exercise Performance and Environmental Stress: Physical Activity at Medium and High Altitude; Exercise and Thermal Stress ;Sport Diving; Microgravity.
Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise: Growth, Development, and Maturation; Physiological Responses to Acute Exercise;Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Training
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
Fisiologia applicata allo sport. McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Fisiologia dell'esercizio Fisico, Kraemer WJ, Fleck SJ, Deschenes MR. Calzetti e Mariucci Editori
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include some slide presentations or audio-video aids.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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