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ISMAT 27

General Physiology

Sports Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The field of action of this curricular unit is central to the integration of knowledge in the areas of 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
    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. 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 Widmaier, E. P., Raff, H., Strang, K. T., & Vander, A. J. (2019). Vander's Human physiology: the mechanisms of body function (15th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Theoretical (lecture) and theoretical-practical classes, tutored by a teacher, where learning is applied through problem-solving, allowing for the understanding of more complex concepts. Use of the b-learning system (Moodle), where supporting materials for the classes are made available and regular mini-tests are applied. 
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não