Physiological Determinants of Sports Performance

It will use a questionnaire and interactive methodology prior to the presentation of the main contents and concepts, and demonstration / exemplification of these through their practical application in everyday situations and using, where appropriate, videos, computer programs and professional instruments. It also contemplates, and whenever it is justified the autonomous study with research on the exposed contents and the reading and critical analysis of articles / texts.

Students will be evaluated through a written assessment. The summative knowledge assessment consists of questions that assess the extent and depth of theoretical knowledge acquired in the discipline and the ability to practically apply this knowledge to everyday situations.
Approval of the curricular unit is obtained with a classification greater than or equal to 9.5 values.

With this curricular unit, it is intended that students:
1. Acquire knowledge about muscle physiology
2. Understand the influence of bioenergetics and metabolism on exercise.
3. Know which energetic substrates are used in the various exercise modalities.
4. Understand the energy expenditure in the various types of exercise in the different populations.
5. Understand the cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations that occur in exercise.
6. Know how to prescribe exercise for different populations

1. Muscle Physiology
2. Bioenergetics and metabolism in exercise
3. Energy Substrates
4. Energy expenditure
5. Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations that occur during exercise
6. Exercise prescription for different populations

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