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2_1_B3_Have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data to issue judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues
2_4_E6_Apply physiological, biomechanical, behavioral and social principles to the different fields of physical activity and sport
2_4_E7_Identify the health risks arising from the practice of inappropriate physical and sporting activities and propose alternatives
2_2_G2_Acquire basic scientific training applied to physical activity and sport in its various manifestations
2_2_G4_Describe the physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport
2_2_G6_Recognize the effects of physical exercise on the structure and function of the human body
2_3_T1_Understand the scientific literature in the field of physical activity and sport in English and other languages
2_3_T9_Communicate in English fluently, both orally and in writing, in professional and academic contexts
2_3_T4_Apply the knowledge to your work in a professional way by preparing and defending arguments and solving problems within your area
As a professional in physical activity and sport, undergraduate students must understand in depth the functioning of the body during physical exercise, as well as know the way in which the different systems respond before the physical training
The main objective of this subject is for students to acquire the necessary skills to identify the adaptations that occur in the body as a result of physical exercise in order to improve performance and/or improve the functionality of the different organs and systems, thus increasing the person's functional capacity.
In the Physiology subject of Exercise I, undergraduate students must acquire specific knowledge about the effects that physical exercise has on different systems of the body. On the other hand, the social and environmental relevance of the gender perspective will be emphasized through information-seeking activities and critical debates.
Regarding the dynamics of the sessions, the subject is face-to-face. Face-to-face teaching and learning requires a significant effort on the part of both the students and the teaching staff. It is essential that the requested tasks are carried out within the established deadlines in order to make good use of the sessions and thus achieve a correct learning process. This subject has methodological and digital resources to make it possible to continue it in a non-face-to-face mode if necessary. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills specified in this teaching plan will be ensured. The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools necessary to carry out the subject, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-face-to-face mode.
The assessment will consist of a recognition of the level of learning achieved by the student, materialized in the numerical grade, in accordance with the provisions of current legislation.
Qualification system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September, which establishes the European credit system and the system of qualifications in university degrees of an official nature and valid throughout the state):
0 - 4,9: Suspension (SS)
5,0 - 6,9: Approved (AP)
7,0 - 8,9: Notable (NT)
9,0 - 10: Excellent (SB)
The student's grade is the result of a continuous assessment and a final assessment. Passing the subject is obtained with a grade equal to or greater than 5 points (out of 10 points), according to the following weighting table and NECESSARY criteria to make the average between the assessment activities:
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Teamwork |
20% (not recoverable) |
E6,G2,G4,G6,B3,T1,T4,T9,E7 |
Individual projects |
30% (not recoverable) |
E6,G2,G4,G6,B3,T1,T4,T9,E7 |
Final exam |
50% (5 / 10) |
E6,G2,G4,G6,B3,T1,T4,T9,E7 |
Evaluation activity in recovery period |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Examen |
50% (5 / 10) |
E6,G2,G4,G6,B3,T1,T4,T9,E7 |
The individual work will consist of carrying out different activities (eg: quizzes in Moodle about the practices). On the other hand, the group work will deal with one of the subjects of the subject and will be proposed by the teaching staff.
In accordance with UPF regulations, you can only opt for recovery if the subject has been suspended. If the grade is Not Presented, you will not be eligible for recovery. The note of the other parties will be kept during the recovery period.
The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason.
José López Chicharro & Almudena Fernández Vaquero (2006). Physiology of exercise (3rd ed). Madrid: Medica Panamericana
W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore & David L. Costill (2012). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th ed). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics
William McArdle, Frank Katch, & Victor Katch (2015). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance (8th ed). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Joan Ramon Barbany (2002). Physiology of physical exercise and training (1st ed). Barcelona: Paidotribo
Arthur Guyton & John E. Hall (2011). Medical Physiology. Buenos Aires: Pan American
Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson (2013). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th ed.). Pan American
Ricardo Mora Rodríguez, Jesús García Pallarés & Juan Fernandez Ortega Fonseca (2009). Sport and exercise physiology. Field and laboratory tests (1st ed). Madrid: Panamericana
Dee U. Silverthorn (2008). Human physiology; an integrated approach (4th ed.). Madrid: Panamericana