376-0130-00L Laboratory Course in Exercise Physiology
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | C. Spengler |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 48. BWS: Amandatory for "Exercise physiology". HST: Possible from the 5th semester on, |
| Abstract | Conduct physical performance tests and measurements that are typically used to assess performance of athletes and/or patients and that deepen the understanding of physiological processes in response to physical exertion. |
| Learning objective | Gain hands-on experience in exercise physiology and consolidate knowledge on physiological adaptations to different types and degrees of physical activity and climatic influences. Learn fundamental assessment techniques of the muscular system, the cardio-respiratory system and of whole-body performance, learn scientifically correct data analysis and interpretation of results. Insight into today's Sports Medicine. |
| Content | Laboratory course: Various exercise tests assessing human performance and assessments of physiological responses to activity (examples are VO2max-test, Conconi-Tests, Determination of anaerobic threshold, Cooper-Test, 1-repetition maximum test, lactate minimum test), dynamometry, mechanography, body composition etc.). Insight into measurements in Sports Medicine. |
| Lecture notes | Tutorial on Laboratory Experiments in Exercise Physiology (Editor: Exercise Physiology Lab) |
| Literature | Schmidt/Lang/Heckmann: Physiologie des Menschen, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Kenney/Wilmore/Costill: Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology classes and lab course in physiology successfully completed (BWS students please contact C. M. Spengler) Desirable: Exercise Physiology Lecture (concomitantly or passed; is selection criterion in case of more applications than lab spaces) |