Muscle Adaptations to Aging

Year
1

Academic year
2018-2019

Code
02029192

Subject Area
Biokinetics

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
3.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

There will be a final written test, multiple choice, which will contribute 50% of grade. The other 50% will be obtained through the tasks and ongoing evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that this u.c. students gain knowledge about the consequences of muscle aging in the human body.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Actions of exercise in sarcopenia and other disorders related to aging muscle.

Consequence of aging on muscle systems: cardiovascular, liver, other.

Relationship of aging muscle with osteoporosis and with obesity.

Head Lecturer(s)

Manuel Teixeira Marques Verissimo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Mini Tests: 50.0%

Bibliography

Lynch, Gordon S. (Ed.) (2011) Sarcopenia – Age-Related Muscle Wasting and Weakness; Mechanisms and Treatments 1st Edition. Springer

Korthuis RJ. (2011) Skeletal Muscle Circulation. San Rafael (CA): Morgan & Claypool Life Sciences.

Artigos científicos serão indicados durante as aulas.

Scientific papers will be recommended during classes.