Exercise Physiology and BiomechanicsLaajuus (4 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Student
o understands the structures and functions of the following parts of the Neuro-Muscular system: Motor pathways, motor units, Neuro-muscular junctions and musclefibers
o knows the peripheral nerves which activate the muscles of the upper & lower limbs
o understands the effects of inactivity, physical activity and exercise to the human body.
o is able to conduct and analyze physical performance tests related to endurance, speed & strength
o is able to understand the control mechanisms and evaluation related to stability and balance

Sisältö

Course is divided into 3 parts:

1) Kinesiology of the Neuro-muscular system: Functions and innervations of the muscles moving upper and lower limbs. Mechanical & neurological aspects of muscular activity - neuromuscular junctions and musclefibers.

2) Exercise Physiology: Human physical performance; endurance, strength & speed and assessment of physical fitness.

3) Biomechanics: Control systems related to human movements and balance. Muscle force; neurological and mechanical effects related to training and force production. Evaluation of balance.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basics of anatomy & physiology, SZZZ1510

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Excellent (5 ) and Very good (4): The student has advanced knowledge and understanding of human performance (exercise physiology and biomechanics) as well as ability to evaluate and measure physical performance. The student is able to draw on the skills acquired and demonstrated by him/her to instructively complete course learning assignments. The student is able to assess his/her competence and the skills acquired by him/her critically and instructively and to further improve them.
Good (3): The student has a good knowledge and understanding of human performance (exercise physiology and biomechanics) as well as ability to evaluate and measure physical performance. The student is able to apply the latest national and international evidence-based information acquired by him/her.
Satisfactory (2): The student uses the relevant information sources of the course and is able to assess the information used by him/her.
Adequate (1): The student has basic knowledge and understanding of human performance (exercise physiology and biomechanics) as well as ability to evaluate and measure physical performance.
Fail (0) KNOWLEDGE: The student does not have a basic knowledge and understanding of human performance (exercise physiology and biomechanics) as well as ability to evaluate and measure physical performance.