The course takes place in period

1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that the student gets
a general view of body's structure and function
during exercise. The student familiarizes with
basic exercise physiology and physiological
effects of physical activity. The student knows
the physiological background of different
physical qualities, understands the
adaptational processes in the body after physical
training and knows how exercise affects the
physiological functions in the human body. In
addition, the student develops his/her general
competences by learning together and cooperating
in
a group and by sharing information and own
knowledge with others.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to
- Explain the basic concepts in exercise
physiology
- Understand and describe metabolism in different
exercise performances
- Describe body's acute physiological responses
and chronic adaptations to different kind of
physical activity
- Know the basic regulation mechanisms (nervous
system and hormonal system) in exercise
physiology
- Understand what performance development is
physiologically based on
- Execute basic measurements in exercise
physiology
- Write a report about practical measurements
in exercise physiology

Course contents

In the course we discuss physiology in healthy
individuals during acute and chronic exercise.

We concentrate on
- Basic principles of exercise physiology
- Function of the neuromuscular system during
exercise
- Metabolism
- Function of the cardiorespiratory system
during exercise
- Hormonal system
- Training effects

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics; Health
promotion, sport and physical activity

Recommended or required reading

Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H. & Costill, D.L.
2015 or 2012. Physiology of Sport and Exercise.
Human Kinetics.
- Read: Introduction and chapters 1-8 and pages
243-252, 261-287.
- N.B.! Almost same information can be found in
the older versions of the book but page numbers
can be different.

Chosen scientific articles and/or other books.

Referenslitteratur:

Katch, V.L., McArdle, W.D. & Katch, F.I. 2011 (or
newer). Essentials of Exercise Physiology. Fourth
Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 25 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 5 hours
  • Practical exercises - 3 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 32 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

- Active participation in the compulsory parts
of the course
- Examination
- Assignments and reports are returned on time
and are passed

Teacher

Ruutu Katri

Examiner

Ruutu Katri

Group size

No limit (26 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2021-01-15

Reexaminations

  • 2020-11-20
  • 2021-01-15

Course enrolment period

2020-08-01 to 2020-09-20

Assessment methods

  • 2020-10-21 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-08-31 12:30 - 14:30 F249 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Kursinfo (obligatorisk närvaro) Ruutu Katri
2020-09-03 12:30 - 15:30 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Introduktion till belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-09-10 09:30 - 12:00 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tema 1 (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-09-16 12:30 - 15:00 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tema 2 (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-09-24 09:15 - 11:45 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tema 3 (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tema 4 (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-10-07 09:15 - 11:45 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tema 5 (på distans via Zoom) Ruutu Katri
2020-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 M703 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Praktisk övning (obligatorisk närvaro) Grupp 1: kl. 9-11 Grupp 2: kl. 12-14 Ruutu Katri
2020-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 M703 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Praktisk övning (obligatorisk närvaro) Grupp 3: kl. 9-11 Grupp 4: kl. 12-14 Ruutu Katri
2020-10-21 12:30 - 14:00 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Tentamen Ruutu Katri
2020-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 D4106 Belastnings- och idrottsfysiologi Genomgång av tent Feedback- och reflektionstillfälle (obligatorisk närvaro) Ruutu Katri

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