LFYS1000 Physiological responses to exercise and training (4 cr)

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

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The course covers physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training.

Description

  • Musculoskeletal responses and adaptations

  • Cardiorespiratory responses and adaptations

  • Metabolic responses and adaptations

  • Neuromuscular responses and adaptations

  • Hormonal and immunological responses and adaptations 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to

  • demonstrate a deep understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise/training

  • describe mechanisms contributing to training-induced adaptations

  • critically read topic-specific literature

  • demonstrate scientific argumentation/debate skills

Additional information

4th year, autumn. NB! Course starts already in the first week of September!

Description of prerequisites

Or equivalent (for English MSc students and LFY erillishakuopiskelijoille) 

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • Online lectures will be provided.

    Seminar presentations study material will be provided.

    Selection of 200 pages from the following:

    • Hackney, A. 2020. Endocrinology of physical activity and sport. Cham, Switzerland: Springler International Publishing. (Chapters 1-9, 16-17, 21; 221 s.) E-book.

    • Gleeson, M., Bishop, N. and Walsh N. 2013. Exercise Immunology. NY, USA: Routledge (176 s.) E-book

    • Hackney, A. 2017. Sex Hormones, Exercise and Women: Scientific and Clinical Aspects. Cham, Switzerland: Springler International Publishing (319 s., Chapters 1-9, 14-16) E-book.

    • Hausswirth, C. and Mujika, I. 2013. Recovery for Performance in Sport. Champaign, IL., USA: Human Kinetics (281 s.)

    • Laursen, P. and Buchheit, M. 2018 Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training. Human Kinetics (Chapters 1-10; 213 s.).

    • Schumann, M. and Rønnestad, B. 2019. Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training: Scientific Basics and Practical Applications. Springer. (416 s., Chapters 1-16).

    • Sharples, AP, Morton, JP, Wackerhage, H. 2022. Molecular exercise physiology: an introduction. Taylor & Francis. (343 s., Chapters 1-9) E-book.

    • Tiidus, P, MacPherson, REK. and LeBlanc, PJ. 2020. Routledge handbook on biochemistry of exercise. Taylor & Francis. (584 s., Sections I and II) E-book. 

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lectures (12 hours, online) and examination (1 credit). Seminars (12 hours, in class), activity in seminar and examination (1 credit). Examination of literature (200 pages) (2 credits).
Evaluation criteria:
Lecture and Seminar Exam 50% - Examination of Literature 50%
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

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

Teaching