LFYS1001 Exercise physiology in different environments (2 cr)

• Thermal regulation of the body

• Heat stress and hydration strategies during exercise

• Cold exposure and exercise-induced physiological responses in the cold

• Physiological responses to hypoxia

• High-altitude training

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:

• describe hot-, cold-, and high-altitude-induced physiological adaptations to bodily functions at rest and during exercise in-depth 

• describe the body's regulation mechanisms in hot and cold climate, as well as at high-altitude

• critically read topic-specific literature

• apply leaning to practice 

4th year, autumn

• Cheung S. (2010) Advanced Environmental Exercise Physiology. Champaign, IL., USA: Human Kinetics (255 s.)

• Wilber R. (2003) Altitude Training and Athletic Performance, 1st Edition. Human Kinetics. (264 s.)

• Gunga H-C. (2015) Human Physiology in Extreme Environments. Human Kinetics. (313 s.).

• Casa Douglas J. (Ed.) (2018) Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat: Maximizing Performance and Safety. Springer. (365 s.).