Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health

Professor: Davide PONZI
Academic discipline: Biologia applicata (BIO/13)
Field: Biomedico
Type of training activity: Basic

35 hours
of face-to-face activities

5 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable

exam calls

Integrated course unit module: BASIC SCIENCES

Learning objectives

The student will acquire knowledge of the principles of biology and of the scientific methods necessary for understanding and mastering how the human body functions

Prerequisites

None

Course unit content

1. Biology as a science: principles
2. The origin of life; prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
3.Cell biology and cell division
4. Sexual reproduction
4. Principles of heredity
5. Principles of evolution
6. Darwinian evolution and sports

Full programme

1. Biology as a science: methods and concepts; the origin of life
2. Cell biology; pthe evolution of eukaryotes; cell structure and function; cell membrane; Cell division
3.Sexual riproduction and meiosis
4. Mendel's and Morgan's experiments
5. The molecular bases of heredity: DNA duplication, transcription and translation; mutations;
6. The theory of evolution
7. Biology of sport

Bibliography

Morris, Biologia, Come funziona la vita (Cellula e genetica). Zanichelli

Teaching methods

Lectures will be delivered in presence (unless otherwise required by the University). through the online platform "Elly" the student will have access to lecture and extra material necessary for succesfully reach the learning objectives

Assessment methods and criteria

There will be optional written midterms and a mandatory final examination.

DSA/BSE students must contact center for support of students with disability, D.S.A and B.S.A (C.A.I. ; https://www.cai.unipr.it/it/student-con-dsa-e-con-bes/42/)

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development