Methods and Techniques in Exercise Physiology

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of theoretical sessions and theoretical-practical sessions. In practical classes students have the opportunity to carry out assessments of the energetic pathways using the laboratory equipment available, tasks in which the students will be also evaluated.

One of components of assessment will be made through a final exam.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that the student can understand:

The energy sources and all of the mechanisms involved in its supply to the body, in rest situations or in exercise situations.

The anaerobic and aerobic system as well as exercises that are included in each.

The cardiovascular system, its functions and adaptations to stress.

The Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Neural control of human movement

The endocrine system: organization and acute and chronic responses to exercise

The type of adaptations that occur in our bodies when we are under extreme environmental stress.

In order to assess different energy pathways.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Energy For Physical Activity

Energy transfer during exercise

Measurement of human energy expenditure

Human energy expenditure during rest and physical activity

Individual differences and measurement of energy capacities

Aerobic Systems of Energy Delivery and Utilization

Pulmonary structure and function

Gas exchange and transport

Dynamics of pulmonary ventilation

The cardiovascular system

Cardiovascular regulation and integration

Functional capacity of the cardiovascular system

Skeletal muscle: structure and function

The Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Neural control of human movement

The endocrine system: organization and acute and chronic responses to exercise

Enhancement of Energy Transfer Capacity

Training for anaerobic and aerobic power

Muscular strength

Exercise Performance and Environmental Stress

Assessment Of Energy Pathways.

Head Lecturer(s)

Amândio Manuel Cupido Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 10.0%
Synthesis work: 90.0%

Bibliography

William D. McArdle, Frank I Kattch, Victor L. Katch (2010). Exercise Physiology – Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (seven Edition)

Emmanuel Van Praagh (1998) Pediatric Anaerobic Performance. Human Kinetics.

Omri Inbar, Oded Bar-Or, James S. Skinner (1996) The Wingate Anaerobic Test. Human Kinetics.