23013 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Esther Wall Gimeno

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

As a future professional in physiotherapy, the student of the degree in Physiotherapy must understand the functioning of all the functional systems that make up the human body.

Human Physiology provides students with knowledge about the structure and functioning of the systems of our body and the relationship of these systems with each other and their responses and adaptations in certain conditions such as pregnancy, old age. or the practice of physical exercise.

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 recognizes the study methods and recording techniques most used in these disciplines and interprets the data and graphs.

LO6. It applies, based on the knowledge, anatomy and physiology involved in the body systems determining human movement

LO7. Explain precisely the terminology of exercise physiology

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

LO9. Interpret, based on knowledge, the acute and chronic effects caused by physical exercise, as well as its evaluation through basic field and laboratory tests: metabolic and cardiorespiratory variables considering the biological differences by age and sex

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

The methodology of the subject will be carried out combining face-to-face classroom time, with autonomous work time, with the support of the virtual learning environment. The percentage of time the student spends is distributed as follows:

Subject matter

Introduction to physiology, the cell and transport mechanisms

Bioenergetics and Metabolism

Physiology of the Nervous System

Physiology of the Muscular System

Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Physiology of the Respiratory System

Physiology of the Renal System

Physiology of the Digestive System

Physiology of the Endocrine System

Physiology under certain conditions and their adaptations

Pregnancy

Growth

Seniority

Qualification system: (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September, establishing 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 final grade of the student is the result of a continuous assessment through different assessment activities. In order to pass the course you must pass a minimum grade of 5 points out of 10, according to the following table.

Important, to be able to pass the subject, it is necessary to have passed the Exam (SE3) with a minimum weighting of 5/10. In the recovery period, it will be possible to take an exam equivalent to the final exam of the subject and which will be weighted with the same percentage on the final grade.

The rest of the grades will be maintained with the grade obtained during the course.

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.

Astrand, PO & Rodahl, K. (2010). Physiology of physical work (3rd ed) Buenos Aires: Paidotribo: Barcelona

Tortora, G. & Derrickson, B. (2013) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 13th ed. Panamericana.

Wilmore, JH & Costill, DL (2007). Physiology of effort and sport (6th ed.). Barcelona: Paidotribo

López Chicharro, J. & Fernandez Vaquero, A. (2006). Exercise physiology (3rd ed.). Madrid: Pan American physician.

Silverthorn (2008). Human physiology; an integrated approach (4ª ed). Madrid: Panamericana.

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

Guyton, A. (2006). Medical Physiology. Buenos Aires: Panamericana.

McArdle, W., Katch, F. & Katch, V. (2006), Essentials of exercise physiology (3rd ed.). Baltimore (USA): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.