Exercise physiology (5 cr)
Code: NA00DH41-3003
General information
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 01.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Teachers
- Petteri Koski
Teacher in charge
Petteri Koski
Groups
-
NAKT22SPNaprapathy, full-time studies
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 05.04.2023 09:00 - 15:00
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 11.04.2023 12:30 - 15:30
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 12.04.2023 09:00 - 15:00
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 13.04.2023 12:30 - 15:30
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 18.04.2023 09:00 - 11:00
- Liikuntafysiologia NA00DH41-3003 / 25.04.2023 08:00 - 16:00
Objective
You learn about the health effects of physical activity and competitive sports and their impact on an athlete's performance.
You understand and know how to explain the changes in physical activity and racing sports, including metabolism, muscle and nervous function.
You deepen your skills in physical performance assessment and measurement and you know the evidence-based health training recommendations.
You are able to evaluate and design training aiming for sporting competitions as appropriate.
Content
How does physical exercise affect the metabolism and cardiovascular function?
How does physical stress affect the functioning of the nervous system and the endocrine glands?
How can physical performance be developed and maintained?
How can different exercise methods affect physical fitness and performance?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required