Academic Year/course:
2023/24
276 - Degree in Occupational Therapy
26035 - Clinical exercise physiology for health professionals.
Syllabus Information
Academic year:
2023/24
Subject:
26035 - Clinical exercise physiology for health professionals.
Faculty / School:
127 - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Degree:
276 - Degree in Occupational Therapy
ECTS:
5.0
Year:
4 and 2
Semester:
Second Four-month period
Subject type:
Optional
Module:
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1. General information
1.1. Objectives of the subject
To understand the bases of action of physical activity and its repercussion on the metabolism and on the global functions of the organism, both in normal and altered conditions.
To acquire knowledge and skills that make possible the application of physical exercise and training in the treatment of the disease.
1.2. Context and meaning of the subject in the degree program
This is a multidisciplinary training subject in which the effects of physical exercise and the adaptations of the human body to exercise and training are analysed and studied. The methods of training of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness are studied, as well as the pathologies that can be treated with physical exercise as a complement to the usual medical treatment.
2. Learning results
- To know the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
- To identify which diseases are associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
- To know the main components of health and fitness assessment. To know how to design aerobic exercise and muscular strength programs.
- To be able to prescribe physical exercise according to pathologies:
- Circulatory system. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure. Ischemic heart disease.
- Locomotor system. Arthrosis. Low back pain. Knee ligament injuries. Osteoporosis
Endocrine system. Diabetes. Obesity. Dyslipidaemia.
- Neuropsychology. Anxiety. Depression. Multiple sclerosis.
- Others. Cancer.
3. Syllabus
Block 1. Introduction to Exercise Physiology.
1.1. Introduction.
1.2. Neuromuscular adaptation to exercise.
1.3. Metabolic fundamentals of exercise.
1.4- Cardiovascular and respiratory function during exercise.
Block 2. Physical Activity and Health.
2.1- Physical Exercise (PE) as a therapeutic procedure.
2.2- PE Risks. Alarm signals.
2.3- Preliminary health and fitness assessment.
2.5- Aerobic and muscular fitness assessment, endurance and strength prescription
2.5- Body composition.
Block 3. Prescription of physical exercise according to pathologies.
3.1- Circulatory system.
3.2- Locomotor system.
3.3- Endocrine system.
3.5- Neuropsychology.
3.6- Cancer.
4. Academic activities
Theoretical classes and seminars on problem solving and case studies: 30 hours.
Practical classes: 20 hours.
Personal study and evaluation: 75 hours.
The student must be responsible for the personal study of the theoretical and practical contents developed in the subject as well as for the preparation of papers, research of documentation and all those non-face-to-face activities that will guide them towards the acquisition of the specific competences.
Tutoring: Three hours of tutoring will be made available to students. Online tutorials will be available.
5. Assessment system
Active participation in the theoretical classes and seminars of the subject (5%)
They are planned as a "Participative Master Class", in which the participation of the students is continuously requested . Grading from 0 to 10
Active participation during the practical classes of the subject (5%)
Attendance and participation will be graded from 0 to 10. Students who do not attend 80% of these practices and seminars will have to pass a practical exam.
Individual or small group work (20%)
Students will have to review a scientific article agreed upon with the teacher. The work will consist of several phases (See Moodle of the subject). It will be necessary to obtain at least 5 points to pass the subject.
Completion of an objective test (70%) - Global (100%)
The evaluation of the degree of acquisition and understanding of the conceptual contents will be carried out by means of a written exam . It will be necessary to obtain at least 5 points to pass the subject.
The test will consist of:
a) Part one: 25 multiple choice questions, with 4 possible answers, only one is considered correct. Incorrect answers subtract one third of the sum of the correct answers. (60%)
b) Second: a short question and the resolution of a problem. (40%)