Auxology and Kinanthropometry

Year
1
Academic year
2022-2023
Code
01016757
Subject Area
Sport Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
3.5
Type
Compulsory
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Biology, Mathematics.

Teaching Methods

The Professor will perform 45 hours essentially devoted to theoretical approaches of the tontents. Additionally, it is expected that students will have to perform 27 hours to independent study, mainly textbook readings selected by the teaching staff.  Students are also encouraged  to spend about 10 hours of searching for bibliography corresponding to active learning in the library.  The residual volume (10-15 hours) are supposed to be needed for preparation to the evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

[1] To understand human variability and ecological assumptions of adaptation in regards to morphology;

[2] Describe the lifecycle from the perspective of developmental biology;

[3] Identify the structural determinants of size, proportionality, shape and composition that condition the expression of functional capabilities.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

[1] Calculate and interpret the somatic profile and somatotype and use the classification system, as well as use the 3 components as a unitary system.

[2] To know the bi and multicompartmental models of body composition determination.

[3] Describe the regulatory role of the endocrine system in the growth process.

[4] Summarize the main transformations in the peripuberal period.

[5] Distinguish the concepts of maturation and growth, operationalizing the concept of maturational status.

[6] Describe the processes of maturational acceleration, secular trend of growth.

Head Lecturer(s)

Manuel João Cerdeira Coelho Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Other: 20.0%
Mini Tests: 40.0%
Synthesis work: 40.0%

Bibliography

[1] Carter JE, Heath BH (1990). Somatotyping – Development and applications. Cambridge Studies in Biological Anthropology. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.

[2] Malina R, Bouchard C, Bar-Or (2004). Growth, Maturation and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics. Champaign, Illinois.

[3] Roche A, Sun S (2003). Human Growth – assessment and interpretation. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.

[4] Coelho e Silva MJ, Figueiredo AJ, Sobral F, Ronque EV, Malina RM  (2010). Cineantropometria – Curso Básico. Coimbra.

[5] Heymsfield SB, Lohman TG, Wang Z, Going SB (2005). Human Body Composition. Human Kinetics. Champaign, Illinois.