Physiology, Metabolic and Biomolecular Functions of Physical Exercise
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course consists of frontal lectures, seminar activities, and small group workshops. Through a multidisciplinary approach the course provides knowledge on the body's response and adaptation to exercise. Topics include the physiology of muscle exercise at the competitive and the recreational level, as well as exercise-related adaptive mechanisms in the cardiac, respiratory, and energy systems. Particular focus is directed to the factors limiting maximum aerobic performance (ventilatory, diffusion, convection, peripheral) and to the metabolic and endocrinological aspects of sports. Another area of focus is analytical biochemical/molecular methods to monitor and optimize training results.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge in physiological, cardiovascular, hormonal, metabolic, and molecular response to exercise and high-intensity exercise. Students will also acquire skills in the use of biochemical/molecular biomarkers for optimizing the effects of training.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Objectives
Topics include the physiology of muscle exercise at the competitive and the recreational level, as well as exercise-related adaptive mechanisms in the cardiac, respiratory, and energy systems. Particular focus is directed to the factors limiting maximum aerobic performance (ventilatory, diffusion, convection, peripheral) and to the metabolic and endocrinological aspects of sports. Another area of focus is analytical biochemical/molecular methods to monitor and optimize training results.
Expected outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge in physiological, cardiovascular, hormonal, metabolic, and molecular response to exercise and high-intensity exercise. Students will also acquire skills in the use of biochemical/molecular biomarkers for optimizing the effects of training.
Topics include the physiology of muscle exercise at the competitive and the recreational level, as well as exercise-related adaptive mechanisms in the cardiac, respiratory, and energy systems. Particular focus is directed to the factors limiting maximum aerobic performance (ventilatory, diffusion, convection, peripheral) and to the metabolic and endocrinological aspects of sports. Another area of focus is analytical biochemical/molecular methods to monitor and optimize training results.
Expected outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge in physiological, cardiovascular, hormonal, metabolic, and molecular response to exercise and high-intensity exercise. Students will also acquire skills in the use of biochemical/molecular biomarkers for optimizing the effects of training.
Prerequisites for admission
Good knowledge of the anatomical and physiological aspects of neuro-endocrine-muscular systems. Effective use of Italian.
Teaching methods
The course consists of frontal lectures, seminar activities, and small group workshops. Through a multidisciplinary approach the course provides knowledge on the body's response and adaptation to exercise.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography
Scientific articles and slides will be provided whenever needed.
Suggested books
Autori vari. Fisiologia dell'uomo. Edi Ermes.
McArdle, Katch, Katch. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).
ACSM's Resource manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription - Fifth edition 2006.
Scientific articles and slides will be provided whenever needed.
Suggested books
Autori vari. Fisiologia dell'uomo. Edi Ermes.
McArdle, Katch, Katch. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).
ACSM's Resource manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription - Fifth edition 2006.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam procedure
Oral, written, written with multiple choice questions.
Oral, written, written with multiple choice questions.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY
BIO/12 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
BIO/12 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 42 hours
Lessons: 42 hours
Professors:
Battezzati Alberto, Codella Roberto, Esposito Fabio, Luzi Livio, Riso Patrizia, Tringali Cristina Alessandra
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
by appointment
LITA (Segrate)
Reception:
By appointment
Via Giuseppe Colombo 71, (Building #2) - 20133 Milano or online (MS Teams)
Reception:
By appointment by mail/phone
via F.lli Cervi 93-LITA Segrate