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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_E8_Assess the physical condition, prescribe and develop health-oriented physical exercises in safe conditions for these practitioners
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_T4_Apply the knowledge to your work in a professional way by preparing and defending arguments and solving problems within your area
2_3_T3_Use the sources of certified scientific knowledge in the field of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
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 of Exercise II subject, undergraduate students must acquire specific knowledge about the evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic metabolism as well as know the effects that physical exercise exerts on the human body in special conditions of 'environmental stress, altitude, etc., and in other different contexts. On the other hand, the social and environmental relevance of the gender perspective will be emphasized, through the topics of "Sex, gender and physical exercise" and "Atmospheric pollution and physical exercise", as well as through information search activities and critical debates.
To take this subject, it is recommended that students have successfully passed the skills to be assessed in the Exercise Physiology subject, as well as having a clear understanding of the anatomical concepts studied in the Anatomy subject.
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.
1. Functional evaluation of metabolism
a. Evaluation of anaerobic metabolism
b. Evaluation of aerobic metabolism
2. Regulation and control of other functional systems in physical exercise
a. Hormonal function and physical exercise
b. Renal function and physical exercise
c. Gastrointestinal function and exercise
3. Influence of the environment on responses and adaptations to physical exercise.
a. Altitude and physical exercise
b. Temperature and exercise
c. Hyperbaric, microgravity and exercise
d. Air pollution and physical exercise
4. Influence of sex and age on responses and adaptations to physical exercise
a. Sex, gender and physical exercise
b. Age and physical exercise
5. Fatigue control during responses and adaptations to exercise
a. Etiology of fatigue in physical exercise
b. Delayed muscle pain in exercise
c. Chronic fatigue and exercise
d. Fatigue recovery
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 |
Individual projects |
30% (not recoverable) |
Teamwork |
20% (not recoverable) |
Final exam |
50% (5 / 10) |
Evaluation activity in recovery period |
Weighting |
Examen |
50% (5 / 10) |
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.
W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore & David L. Costill (2012). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th ed). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics
José López Chicharro & Almudena Fernández Vaquero (2006). Physiology of exercise (3rd ed). Madrid: Medica Panamericana
William McArdle, Frank Katch, & Victor Katch (2015). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance (8th ed). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson (2013). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th ed). Pan American
Joan Ramon Barbany (2002). Physiology of physical exercise and training (1st ed). Barcelona: Paidotribo
Dee U. Silverthorn (2008). Human physiology; an integrated approach (4th ed.). Madrid: Panamericana
Arthur Guyton & John E. Hall (2011). Medical Physiology. Buenos Aires: 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