LFYS1006 Environmental and Occupational Physiology (5 cr)

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

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The course covers the effects hot, cold, high-altitude, and other environmental factors on physiological functions at rest, during exercise and physical work.

Description

  • Thermal regulation of the body

  • Exposure and exercise-induced physiological responses in the cold and heat

  • Hydration on work and physical performance

  • Physiological responses to hypoxia and High-altitude training

  • Diurnal rhythm

  • Sedentary work

  • High energy work demands

  • Hyperbaric and underground work

  • Microgravity

Learning outcomes

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  

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

  • describe the impact of challenging working conditions on physiological functions

  • Understand how environmental challenges impact athletes and workers differently

  • critically read topic-specific literature 

Additional information

Recommended to be taken in 5th year, period I and II for BoPAUK students

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

Online lectures will be provided.

Seminar presentations will be used as study material.

Selection of 200 pages of literature from the following:

Literature

  • Cheung, S. 2022. Advanced Environmental Exercise Physiology. Champaign, IL., USA: Human Kinetics (255 s.) pages 1-206 ISBN: 9781492593980
  • Toomingas, A., Mathiassen, S.E., Wigaeus Tornqvist, E. 2012. Occupational physiology. Boca Raton: CRC Press; Gävle, Sweden: Published in cooperation with the University of Gävle, Sweden. (309 pp.) E-book. All pages excluding Chapter 7 and 10. ISBN: 9780429104978
  • Wilber, R. 2003. Altitude Training and Athletic Performance, 1st Edition. Human Kinetics. (264 s.) pages 3-219 . ISBN: 0471656305
  • Gunga, H-C. 2015. Human Physiology in Extreme Environments. Human Kinetics. (313 s.). pages 117-307 . ISBN: 0128159421
  • Casa Douglas, J. 2018. Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat: Maximizing Performance and Safety. Springer. (365 s.). pages 3-227 . ISBN: 978-3-319-70217-9

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lectures (15 hours, online). Students will be offered a series of pre-recorded lectures for distance learning. Seminars (12 hours, in class), requiring active participation in the seminar. Literature (200 pages).
Evaluation criteria:
Lectures and seminars examination 60% - Examination of literature (200 pages) 40%
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

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

Teaching