Exercise Physiology (5 cr)

Objective

Students will be able to understand the functioning and structure of the human body so as to be able to use this knowledge in client oriented sports instruction, health promotion and exercise behaviour reinforcement.

Content

Work an power in exercise and methods to measure them.
Aerobic and anaerobic energy production mechanisms.
Oxygen consumption in exercise.
Circulation and breathing in exercise
Acid-base balance in exercise.
Thermal regulation in exercise.
Altitude and metabolism.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have a detailed understanding of the effects of exercise on basic bodily functions. They are aware of the regulation of force production by the neuromuscular system, functions of energy metabolism and thermoregulation as well as the basic measurement methods, analyses and
interpretation of results and are able to fully utilize them in exercise programming.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have a detailed understanding of the effects of exercise on basic bodily functions. They are aware of the regulation of force production by the neuromuscular system, functions of energy metabolism and thermoregulation as well as basic measurement methods. There may be shortcomings in their analyses and interpretation of results as regards exercise programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have a basic understanding of the effects of exercise on basic bodily functions,especially on the locomotor and cardiovascular systems. They are aware of the regulation of force production by the neuromuscular and thermoregulatory systems and energy metabolism in general as well as basic measurement methods but their analyses and interpretation of results concerning exercise programming are somewhat poor.