Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities

Professor: - Elena BORRA
Academic discipline: Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field: Biomedico
Type of training activity: Characterising

35 hours
of face-to-face activities

5 credits

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exam calls

Integrated course unit module: 278386

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

PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY cod. 1011220