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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Carla Pérez-chirinos Buxadé
Buenaventura Ferrer Roca 
Ferran Abbot González 
Jordi Torras Perarnau 
Roger Font Ribas 
Victor Toro Roman 

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Spanish

Complementary materials can also be in English, Catalan and Spanish.

 

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • CB6. Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context

  • CB8. That students are capable of integrating knowledge and facing the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, while incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.

  • CB10. That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a manner that will be largely self-directed or autonomous

     

Specific skills

  • CE1. Apply anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles in all activities practiced in the personal training environment.

General competencies

  • CG1. Apply information and communication technologies in the context of personal training, injury and disease prevention and physical and sports rehabilitation

Transversal competences

  • CT1. Build critical thinking by analyzing one's own learning process and assertively and rationally discussing other people's and one's own ideas in an eloquent context.

  • CT2. Demonstrate the skills for cooperative work and participation in multidisciplinary teams in accordance with the principles of the code of ethics of their profession, incorporating attitudes such as effort, respect and commitment as a hallmark.

Presentation of the subject

The subject of Anatomical, Physiological and Biomechanical Bases Applied to Personal Training aims to consolidate knowledge about the structure and function of the different systems of the human organism, as well as knowledge about their assessment in relation to body movement. On the other hand, the subject aims to show proposals and trends related to the evaluation of anatomical and physiological and biomechanical parameters. This will allow students to use the necessary means to adapt to the individual needs of the people they work with, as well as to learn about different options for the development of their work in the field of personal training and physical and sports rehabilitation.

The gender perspective will be an aspect that the teaching staff will take into account by making an inclusive and non-sexist use of language and promoting the equal participation of everyone in a respectful and inclusive environment both in the master classes and in the seminar sessions. Female bibliographical references will be provided in the classroom to the extent that the subject allows it and the full first name of the authors will be used. Regarding the images of the content in the teaching material, the non-perpetuation of stereotypes will be encouraged.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

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Contents

The contents of the subject Anatomical, Physiological and Biomechanical Bases Applied to Personal Training are related to three main blocks:

  • Anatomy and applied muscular biomechanics.
  • Applied neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory physiology.
  • Neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory responses and adaptations.

Activities and evaluation system

The evaluation will consist of a recognition of the level of learning achieved by the students, materialized in the numerical qualification, 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. The subject is passed with a grade equal to or greater than 5 points (out of 10 points), according to the following weighting table:

EVALUATION SYSTEM WEIGHTING
SE3. Individual works 30%
SE4. Collective Work  30%
SEV2. Online questionnaires 10%
SEV3. Participation in online forums and discussions 10%
SEV4. Individual online work 10%
SEV5. Online group work 10%

 

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use.

 

REMEMBER:

The individual assessment (SEV2,SEV3,SEV4) must be graded according to the weighting established in the evaluation system. This grade must be equal to or greater than 3 points out of 10 to be averaged with the other evaluation tests. Failure to achieve this minimum score implies failure of the subject.

Bibliography

Basic

Hall, Susan J. (2021). Basic Biomechanics (9th ed). New York: McGraw Hill

Izquierdo, Mikel. (2008). Biomechanics and neuromuscular bases of physical activity and sport (1st edition). Pan American Medical Publishing.

López Chicharro, José., Fernández Vaquero, Almudena. (2006). Physiology of exercise (3rd ed.). Pan American Medicine.

Tortora, Gerard J., Derrickson, Bryan. (2013). Principles of anatomy and physiology. Pan American medicine.

Complementary

Barbany, Juan Ramon. (2002). Physiology of physical exercise and training (1st ed). Barcelona: Paidotribo

Clippinger, Karen S. (2016). Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology (2ªed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Gutierrez Dávila, Marcos. (1998). Sports biomechanics. Ed. Summary: Madrid.

Guyton, Arthur., Hall, John. (2006). Medical Physiology. Buenos Aires: Pan American

Kapandji, Adalbert. (2002). Articular Physiology. Senior Member Madrid: Panamericana.

Kapandji, Adalbert. (2002). Articular Physiology. Lower limb Madrid: Panamericana.

Leal, Lucas., Martínez, Daniel., Sieso, Eduardo. (2012). Fundamentals of exercise mechanics. Ed. European specialties: Barcelona.

McArdle, William., Katch, Frank., Katch Victor. (2015). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance (8th ed). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins

Mora Rodríguez, Ricardo., García Pallarés, Jesús., Fernández Ortega Fonseca, Juan. (2009). Sport and exercise physiology. Field and laboratory tests (1st ed). Madrid: Panamericana

Oatis, Carol A. (2016). Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement (3rd ed). Philidelphia: Wolters Kluwer

Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub. (2008). Human physiology; an integrated approach (4th ed.). Madrid: Panamericana

Wilmore Jack H., Costill, David L. (2007). Physiology of effort and sport (6th ed). Barcelona: Paidotribo