ISMAT 27

General Physiology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The field of action of this curricular unit is central to the integration of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, biochemistry and anatomophysiology, fostering skills that enable the student to understand and identify the mechanisms involved in the functioning of the different apparatus and systems, which is fundamental for the subsequent understanding of the systemic response to exercise.
• ProgramaProgramme

   Biochemistry Introduction to Biochemistry The cell - fundamental unit of biochemical processes. Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Metabolism: Chemical transformations General notions of cell metabolism and bioenergetics; Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins Regulation of metabolism in the body during exercise. Nutrition Basic concepts of nutrition: Definition and objectives of Nutrition; Determinants of food choices; Nutrients: Proteins; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Fiber; Vitamins; Minerals; Water / Hydration during exercise Energy Needs and Metabolism: Energy and Energy Balance; Nutritional Assessment: Body composition; Physiology Cell Physiology Blood Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology Respiratory Physiology Digestive System Physiology Physiology of the Endocrine System Physiology of the Urinary System Physiology of the Nervous System Neuromuscular Physiology
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The course of General Physiology aims to enable the students to properly use the fundamental physiological concepts that underpin the functioning of the different apparatus and systems, to master the basic terminology of the course, and to be able to understand the integrative functioning of the organism. Specifically, students should be able to define and comment on the concepts of the discipline; analyze the physicochemical principles that determine physiological functions; analyze and describe physiological processes from the point of view of their biological significance, mechanism, and regulation at different levels of integration; analyze possible changes in physiological processes and their implications for the body; analyze the methodology of this discipline and its application during physical activity.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Poortmans, J. (2015) Bioquímica das Atividades Físicas e Desportivas . Instituto Piaget. Burke L, Deakin V. (2015). Clinical Sports Nutrition (5th ed.). North Ryde: McGraw-Hill Australia. Hall, J. E. (2016). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology (13th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. Jeukendrup, A., & Gleeson, M. (2018). Sports Nutrition (Third ed.). Human Kinetics.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Theoretical (expository) and theoretical-practical classes, tutored by a lecturer, where learning is applied, with problem-solving and group work, which allows the understanding of the most complex concepts. Use the b-learning system (moodle), where class support materials are available. Continuous Assessment: The UC is divided into three modules (Biochemistry, Nutrition, and General Physiology), corresponding to 30% of the final grade (each), with the remaining 10% referring to a set of integrative questions placed in the final frequency. Within each module, 60% corresponds to continuous assessment, and 40% corresponds to the frequency grade. A grade of at least 9.5 values in each module represents an indispensable and mandatory condition for approval in the continuous evaluation process, in addition to attendance of at least 75% of the curricular unit sessions, with students responsible for controlling the required participation in the referred classes.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não