Learning objectives
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Prerequisites
Basic exercise physiology and neurophysiology
Course unit content
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Full programme
Applied Exercise Physiology
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
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
Postural control
Locomotion
Plasticity
Learning and memory
Bibliography
Autori vari: “Fisiologia dell’Uomo”, Edi-Ermes.
CL. Stanflield: “Fisiologia”, EdiSES.
D. Purves e altri autori: “Neuroscienze”, Zanichelli.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. 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
written exam with open questions
Other information
Information and material for preparing the exam on Elly platform
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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