Physiopathology and prescription of exercise in people with respiratory diseases

Code: DES14847M

3 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours

Scientific Area: Human Kinetics

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

5. Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

Learning Goals

Objectives:
1. Know the pathophysiology of respiratory diseases
2. Understand how to intervene in the prevention and treatment of respiratory pathologies
3. Understand the physiological repercussions and specific limitations
4. Prescribe appropriate physical exercise for the type of respiratory disease depending on the patients characteristics
5. Master functional assessment protocols and use this information in the development of individual exercise programs.
Skills:
1. Know the main physiological implications and specific limitations
2. Know the general and specific considerations that patients should follow before starting an exercise program
3. Being able to carry out physical exercise programs in the prevention and treatment of respiratory pathologies.
4. Being able to monitor the effects of intervention programs in terms of physiological variables
5. Acquire the ability to communicate scientific ideas and knowledge

1. Introduction to physiology in subjects with respiratory
1.1. Introduction and conceptual classifications
1.2. Physiopathology, treatment phases and major implications on the physical condition
1.3. Indications and contraindications of exercise
2. Prescribed exercise in people with respiratory disorders
2.1. Brief summary of epidemiological determinants and types of prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary)
2.2. Exercise, types of prevention and health models.
2.3. Control of exercise programs

Teaching Methods

We advocate teaching centred on student learning and learning centred on the development of skills. Theoretical classes are plenary and based on the scientific method, valuing the research of information, the interpretation of experimental results and a critical attitude and scientific rigor in the students, where they will develop skills that are transversal to other courses, such as the application of training methods and the application of assessment instruments and protocols to control the physiological adaptations produced after physical exercise. Students must actively participate in the preparation and execution of the work, in the group discussion of the results and in drawing up the individual work report. Digital resources will be used to manage communication through the Moodle platform, which is used to organize and make available materials relating to the teaching and learning process.

Assessment

Assessment will be centered on the self-regulation of students' learning, where they receive feedback on their performance at different times throughout the lessons. The assessment includes questions posed in class, as well as the organization and presentation by the students of relevant scientific articles and their discussion with the teacher (20% of the grade), and a written assessment through an exam (30% of the grade). In addition to face-to-face work, there will be an investment in work essentially through resources made available on Moodle and b-on. The realization and discussion of the work presented by the students will be guided by specific objectives to be achieved in the different syllabuses (50% of the grade).
Passing the course requires a final mark of 10 or more on the proposed tasks, on a scale of 0-20. The appeal assessment requires the completion and discussion of an assignment with 100% of the grade.
PREVENTION OF ACADEMIC FRAUD (ORDER No. 216/2026): If deemed necessary to assess the extent to which the student has acquired the knowledge and skills required for the course, the teaching team may summon the student to an oral exam, pursuant to Article 110(nº13) of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring compliance with the conditions set forth in Article 116(nº4) and Article 118(nº1) of the same Regulations. The oral exam will account for 50% of the final grade for the course.