The course aims to lead the student to learn the main physiological changes that take place during physical activity and after training. Upon completion of the lectures, the student will have acquired fundamental knowledge that will enable him or her to administer physical activity with full awareness of the physiological responses that will follow the prescription, maximizing the outcome for improved athletic performance.
Course Prerequisites (2)
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Human Physiology
anatomy, Biochemistry, Human Physiology
Teaching Methods
Lectures and labs on selected physiological aspects
Assessment Methods
Written test with open questions aimed to verify the comprehension of key aspects. For the purposes of further verifying the student's comprehension, particular importance will be given to description of graphs / diagrams regarding fundamental functions taken into consideration during classes
Texts
GMCARDLE-KATCH-KATCH, Fisiologia applicata allo sport - Aspetti energetici, nutrizionali e performance. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Contents
1. Energy transfer in exercise - Exoergonic systems - Oxygen debt
2. Maximum oxygen consumption and limiting factors - Measurement of energy metabolism - Maximum oxygen consumption: determinants factors - Respiratory quotient - Classification of physical activities according to energy cost
3. Control of lung ventilation during exercise - Ventilation in steady-state exercise - Ventilation in incremental exercise - Ventilatory threshold and CPR
4. Regulation of the cardiovascular system during exercise - Blood pressure response to exercise - Heart rate regulation in muscle work
5. Regulation of the cardiovascular system during exercise - Cardiac output and stroke volume during exercise - Distribution of cardiac output in muscle work
6. VO2 Kinetics and intensity domains - VO" Kinetics - Oxygen debt and EPOC - Exercise intensity domains
8. Training of aerobic and anaerobic capacities. - Principles of training - Aerobic training - Strength and power training
9. Metabolic fatigue - Glycogen - Role of hydrogen and phosphate ions - Time of exhaustion
10. Neuromuscular fatigue - Central and peripheral determinants - Single twitch and tetanus - Muscle pain following exercise
11. Training-induced changes in muscle function - Concept of muscle plasticity - Modifications induced by resistance training - Modifications induced by power training
12. Endocrine system and exercise - Hormone secretion at rest and during physical activity - Exercise training and endocrine function
13. Renal system - ultrafiltration - reabsorption
Course Language
Italian
More information
The Professor can be contacted via email and receives students at his office located in the headquarters of the Department of Molecular Medicine of the University of Pavia, via Forlanini 6, 27100 Pavia. Please reserve an appointment in advance
