PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF MOTOR PERFORMANCE

Module MOVEMENT PHYSIOLOGY

The lectures of this course aims to provide the knowledge of the human physiology of movement and of the physiological adaptations and at analyzing the general principles underlying their physiological functions, control and integration.

Frontal lectures. If the course will be delivered via distance learning or mixed, the appropriate changes with respect to what was stated may be introduced in order to deliver the entire program reported in the syllabus.

Basic elements of chemistry, physics, biology, human anatomy and human physiology.

Mandatory, according to the regulations of the Degree Course.

Motor learning and movement control
Physiology of motor activity
Physical activity in extreme environments
Physiological adaptations to altitude training
Verbal - perceptual - observational learning
Metabolism and exercise
Hormones
Oxygen consumption
Respiratory adaptations to exercise
Cardiovascular adaptations to physical exercise
Anticipatory responses
Body temperature regulation
Physical exercise and metabolic, immune, cardiovascular and neurological diseases

- Course materials
- Human physiology: an integrated approach. 8 ed. Author: Silverthorn - Ed. Pearson

Describe the anticipatory responses
Cardiovascular adaptations to high altitude
Motor learning
Language and acquisition of the principles of the discipline will be taken into account.