Kuormitusfysiologia (5cr)

Objective

The goals are that you:
- Understand the changes in body functions when moving from a resting state to maximum exertion
- Understand how different organ systems adapt to exercise stimulus.
- Are able to perform laboratory tests used to measure endurance and strength and analyze the results

Content

- Organ system adaptations to exercise (respiratory, circulatory, energy metabolism, neuromuscular, thermoregulation)
- Acute changes in body functions during exercise
- Adaptations to exercise
- Measurements for physical fitness

Materials

Course material is available on Reppu platform.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

You have holistic understanding of the changes in body functions in the respiratory, circulatory, neuromuscular, energy metabolism and thermoregulation systems when moving from rest to maximum exertion. You have a comprehensive understanding of the adaptations caused by strength and endurance training in the organ systems and you are able to apply this information in the context of a sport in a broad and precise manner. You are able to perform laboratory tests used to measure endurance and strength and to analyze and apply the results comprehensively in monitoring performance and in planning training

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You understand changes in body functions in respiratory, circulatory, neuromuscular, energy metabolism and thermoregulation systems when moving from rest to maximal exertion but there are shortcomings in forming complete picture. You understand the adaptations caused by strength and endurance training in prementioned organ systems and are able to apply the information is sport context. You are able to perform laboratory tests used to measure endurance and strength and are able to apply the results in monitoring performance and in planning training.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

You remember individual changes in body functions in respiratory and circulatory systems. neuromuscular system, energy metabolism and thermoregulation when moving from rest to maximal exertion. You remember individual adaptations caused by strength and endurance training in prementioned organ systems and understand how this information can be used in sport context. You are able to assist in laboratory testing methods used to measure endurance and strength and use these tests to monitor individual performance properties.

Further information

The course has 80 % attendance requirement for lessons and 100 % requirement for testing demonstrations and group assignments

Execution methods

Full time students and blended learning students teaching is arranged according to the timetables:
-Face-to-face teaching
- Distance learning
- Independent and group assignments
- Testing demonstrations in laboratory conditions

Accomplishment methods

- Participation in teaching
- Participation in testing demonstrations
- Exam
- Writing assignments during the course