LBIA004 Measurement of Cardiorespiratory Function and Fitness (4–8 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Theoretical and practical examination of cardiorespiratory responses to exercise and determining maximal capacity.

Description

  • Principles of ergometry exercise testing

  • ECG and heart rate data acquisition and analysis.

  • Respiratory gas acquisition and analysis

  • Energy expenditure

  • Blood collection and analysis

  • Exercise in different environments

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to

  • Use laboratory methods to determine aerobic and anaerobic responses to various exercise testing protocols

  • Describe principles of energy expenditure during physical activity

  • Explain physiological responses to exercise test and adaptation to exercise training

Additional information

1st fall, period II

Study materials

  • Pescatello, L. S., Arena, R., Riebe, D. & Thompson, P. D. 2020. ACSM'S guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISBN: 978-1-60913-605-5 1-60913-605-5

  • McArdle, W. D. & Katch V. L. 2023. Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. 9th ed. Baltimore, ML, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Chapters 4 - 25. ( 1176 p.).; ISBN: 1975217306

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lectures (10 hours, in class) with examination, requiring active participation. (2 ECTS) Book exam (200 pages) (2 ECTS). Laboratory demonstrations (20 hrs) (2 ECTS). Independent laboratory work and examination (20 hrs) (2ECTS).
Evaluation criteria:
8 ECTS students: Lecture exam 25% - book exam 25% - laboratory reports 25% - laboratory demonstration 25%. 4 ECTS students : Lecture exam 50% - book exam 50%
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Teaching (4–8 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

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