23039 - PHARMACOLOGY AND NUTRITION

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Esther Wall Gimeno

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

The subject of pharmacology and nutrition, which includes two specific areas of knowledge (pharmacology and nutrition) aims to introduce second-year students of the Degree in Physiotherapy in the knowledge and use of pharmacological strategies and knowledge. of the fundamental principles of human nutrition applied to physiotherapy.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured. The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

LO1. Identifies the main historical facts of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and biomechanics, as well as knowing how to recognize the study methods and recording techniques most used in these disciplines and interpret their data and graphs.

LO8. It applies, based on knowledge, the effects of physical activity and physical interventions, caused on the biochemical reactions of different human organs and systems.

LO10. It applies, based on knowledge, the changes and adaptations that occur due to variation in age, gender and environmental stress.

LO19. Identifies the main cineanthropometric aspects of the individual, a healthy and balanced diet, a diet adapted to the specific requirements of the sport and the ergogenic aids prescribed in each case.

The program will be presented on the first day and the operation of the individual activities and seminars will be explained.

Pharmacology Contents:

Topic 1. General Pharmacology

1. Routes of administration
2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
3. Approaching problems

Topic 2. Pharmacology of the endocrine system

Topic 3. Pharmacology of the respiratory system

Topic 4. Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system

Topic 5. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic

Topic 6. Blood pharmacology

Topic 7. Musculoskeletal farnacology

Topic 8. Pharmacology of the nervous system

Topic 9. Pharmacology of exercise. Doping

Topic 10. Polymedicine 

Seminars 1, 2 and 3. Solving problems and cases raised from the theoretical agenda

Nutrition contents:

Topic 1. Introduction.

Item 2. Basic concepts and clinical practice.

Topic 3. Energy and nutrients.

Item 4. Food groups.

Item 5. Balanced diet.

Item 6. Anthropometry and assessment of body composition.

Item 7. Food, sport and physical activity.

Item 8. Supplementation and ergogenic aids.

Seminars 1, 2 and 3. The seminar sessions will explain different concepts needed to use them in a practical way and related to topics covered during the course.

Individual works. These are three compulsory works and will be implemented through the Moodle platform. They will be opened and closed according to the teaching period. The texts, articles or videos will be uploaded to the Moodle platform or you will need to search for them on the web as directed.

The evaluation of the subject is continuous, through different tools to assess the different skills needed to pass the subject.

The evaluation of the subject will be done through the following activities:

• A final exam, which will consist of a multiple-choice test and a written test of short questions.
• Elaboration of an electronic portfolio related to the syllabus worked during the subject.
• Oral presentation of the problems posed in the seminars and delivery of these.
• Self evaluation.
• Co-evaluation among students.

The assessment of competencies will take into account the presence and involvement during seminars and problem solving as well as individual interventions in the different exercises on the Moodle platform.

In order for the exam mark to average the rest of the marks obtained during the course, it will be necessary to obtain a mark higher than 5 points. In the exam it will be necessary to pass both the part corresponding to the contents of Nutrition and the part corresponding to the contents of Pharmacology.

According to article 5 of Royal Decree 1125/2003, the results obtained for the student will be graded according to the numerical scale from 0 to 10, with the corresponding qualitative grade: failed, approved, notable, excellent , honors.

In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

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

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Salas-Salvadó et al. Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics. 2nd ed. Barcelona: Elsevier, 2008.

Betés M, Duran M, Mestres C, Nogues MR. Pharmacology for Physiotherapists. Panamericana 2008.

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