422303 - PHYSIOPATHOLOGY IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jordi Sanchez Degree

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 3

• Catalan
• Spanish

There may be teaching materials in Spanish and English.

Pathophysiology is a branch of medicine closely related to anatomy, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physiology, immunology, pharmacology and morphological sciences that is dedicated to the study of the mechanisms by which the different diseases, which allows us to explain why the symptoms occur and the various manifestations that accompany it.

Pathophysiology in physical activity and sport studies the most common diseases, the mechanisms of production and how these are related to physical activity and sport through a conceptual, historical and methodological study.

So, the main objective of the subject will be to train the student to be able to examine the relationship between moderate and regular physical activity and the improvement of physical condition and health in people with different pathologies. It also aims to show how an active lifestyle contributes to physical and mental health and the improvement of quality of life.

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

The use of AI in this subject is regulated in the learning plan.

BLOCK I. Pathophysiology of diseases and their relationship with physical activity:

- Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, endocrinometabolic and oncological diseases .....

BLOCK II. Pathophysiology of injuries and their relationship with physical activity and sport: 

- Muscle-tendon injuries, joints, upper and lower extremities, assessment and exploration of the athlete in the prevention of injuries ...

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. The pass of the subject is obtained with a grade equal to or higher than 5 points (out of 10 points), according to the following weighting table and NECESSARY criteria to average between the evaluation activities:

The individual work they will consist of quizzes, class activities, participation in forums, throughout the term. The among all assessment activities of this category must be equal to or higher than 3 points out of 10 points to make an average with the rest of the evaluation activities of the course.

El group work it will deal with one of the subjects of the subject and will be presented in class at the end of the term. The among all assessment activities of this category must be equal to or higher than 3 points out of 10 points to make an average with the rest of the evaluation activities of the course.

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option of retrieving the subject are those who have obtained a “suspended” grade, which are the only ones that can be modified in the recovery process. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery. The other grades (individual work and group work) will be maintained in the recovery period.

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