LFYS1000 Physiological responses to exercise and training (4 cr)
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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
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- LBIP1011 Exercise Physiology I (1–4 cr)
- LBIP1012 Exercise Physiology II (2–3 cr)
- LBIP006 Basic Practises in Exercise Physiology (3 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
- LBIA021 Advanced Physiology I (4 cr)
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.