2024
Physiological Basis of Physical Activity
Name: Physiological Basis of Physical Activity
Code: DES10650L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Exercício e Saúde
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Understand the human being as a living organism in homeostasis with the environment.
Know the structures and phenomena that regulate key physiological processes associated with life, movement and physical activity: regarding micro and macro levels.
Develop basic knowledge - theoretical and practical - on different organ systems of the human body, considering their constituents and anatomic morphology, their physiological functions and behaviour.
Develop the ability to interpret the physiological phenomena of the human body systems, alone and in interaction, at rest and in effort.
Develop knowledge about the evaluation and interpretation of physiological phenomena inherent to movement and P.F. for further professional intervention.
Promote the acquisition of manipulative skills and the necessary known to use tools and methodologies for assessing physiological parameters.
Encourage and develop research skills on the matters of the discipline, whether literature or experimental.
Know the structures and phenomena that regulate key physiological processes associated with life, movement and physical activity: regarding micro and macro levels.
Develop basic knowledge - theoretical and practical - on different organ systems of the human body, considering their constituents and anatomic morphology, their physiological functions and behaviour.
Develop the ability to interpret the physiological phenomena of the human body systems, alone and in interaction, at rest and in effort.
Develop knowledge about the evaluation and interpretation of physiological phenomena inherent to movement and P.F. for further professional intervention.
Promote the acquisition of manipulative skills and the necessary known to use tools and methodologies for assessing physiological parameters.
Encourage and develop research skills on the matters of the discipline, whether literature or experimental.
Contents
1. Introduction: General and Cell Physiology
2. Water, electrolytes and acid base balance
3. Urinary System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Urinary system and P.F.
4. Respiratory system
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Respiration and P.F.
5. Cardiovascular System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Circulation
c. Electrical activity and heart contraction
d. P.F. and cardiovascular system
6. Digestive System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Digestive system, nutrition and P.F.
7. Metabolism
a. Metabolism of nutrients, energy and P.F.
8. Musculoskeletal System
a. Nerve and Muscle
i. Membrane potential and action potential
ii. Neuromuscular transmission
iii. Muscular contraction
b. Bone
i. Formation, destruction and bone growth
ii. P.F. and the musculoskeletal system
9. Hormonal system
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. The hormonal system and P.F.
2. Water, electrolytes and acid base balance
3. Urinary System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Urinary system and P.F.
4. Respiratory system
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Respiration and P.F.
5. Cardiovascular System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Circulation
c. Electrical activity and heart contraction
d. P.F. and cardiovascular system
6. Digestive System
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. Digestive system, nutrition and P.F.
7. Metabolism
a. Metabolism of nutrients, energy and P.F.
8. Musculoskeletal System
a. Nerve and Muscle
i. Membrane potential and action potential
ii. Neuromuscular transmission
iii. Muscular contraction
b. Bone
i. Formation, destruction and bone growth
ii. P.F. and the musculoskeletal system
9. Hormonal system
a. Constituents, functions and physiological mechanisms
b. The hormonal system and P.F.
Teaching Methods
The teaching-learning process of this UC comprises collective sessions, tutorial sessions, and evaluations sessions. This process includes theoretical sessions (in auditorium, mainly using expository methods as like PowerPoint presentations or other means - e.g. videos), and theoretic-practical work sessions (where tasks for evaluation of the physiological parameters - using scientific equipment - are proposed, as well as other tasks requesting research with critical analysis). Works using the Moodle platform are required. In tutorial sessions, the individual needs of students are met.
The evaluation follows the Regulation of the School. In the continuous evaluation, students perform written theoretical tests and theoretic- practical works. Students needs to get positive scores on these two assessment components. Alternatively, students can be evaluated by a written test regarding the exam procedure.
The evaluation follows the Regulation of the School. In the continuous evaluation, students perform written theoretical tests and theoretic- practical works. Students needs to get positive scores on these two assessment components. Alternatively, students can be evaluated by a written test regarding the exam procedure.
Teaching Staff (2023/2024 )
- José Alberto Frade Martins Parraça [responsible]
