Applied Exercise Physiology

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in the area of general and exercise physiology.

Teaching Methods

Contact hours include theoretical classes, theoretical-practical classes and guided research activities in the laboratory context. During the theoretical classes, knowledge of exercise physiology is deepened and in the theoretical-practical ones, students are encouraged to develop evaluation methodologies using the available laboratory equipment. Spaces are created for presenting research carried out in order to stimulate critical thinking and reinforce the importance of an adequate methodology to the questions asked. Evaluation includes writtten test, problem solving and research work.   

Learning Outcomes

The discipline of applied exercise physiology builds on the knowledge of general physiology and exercise physiology already acquired in the first cycle. The student must know and master laboratory and field instruments and procedures and know how to apply theoretical knowledge in the methodologies of training and assessment of strength, aerobic and anaerobic power, physiological adaptations that occur in the cardiovascular system and in the particular case of exercise in pregnancy.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Exercise and cardiovascular adaptations

Muscle Strength - Functional and structural adaptations of muscle to different strength works

exercise and pregnancy

General assessment procedures

Laboratory and individual preparation

Procedures and steps for preparing assessment protocols

Field tests/laboratory tests, submaximal tests/maximum tests.

Anaerobic threshold and blood lactate transition zones: concepts and controversies

Determination of maximum oxygen consumption (Vo2 max) or maximum aerobic power.

Determination of maximum anaerobic power and capacity.

Aerobic and anaerobic power training

Head Lecturer(s)

Amândio Manuel Cupido Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 25.0%
Research work: 25.0%
Frequency: 50.0%

Bibliography

Gregory,H., Charles, D., (2019) Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology Web Study Guide with Online Labs-2nd Edition. Human Kinetics.     

William, D.M.,Frank, I.K., & Victor. L.K., (2015) Exercise Physiology - Nutrition,Energy, and Human Performance. (Eighth Edition) Exercise Physiology - Nutrition,Energy, and Human Performance. (Eighth Edition).Wolters Kluwer Health.

William,L. K., Jack, H. W., & David. C., (2019) Physiology of Sport and Exercise (7th Edition). Human Kinetics – 648 pages