Class Anatomophysiology

The human body functions allow us to take part in a huge variety of sport and exercise activities.

In this activities: (i) the skeletal and muscular systems work together to allow our bodies to perform a vast range of different movements; and (ii) our cardiovascular and respiratory systems act as a delivery service, working together to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body which in turn is used to produce energy for muscular contraction.

In accordance, this unit (i) explores the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems (fundamentals of the energy systems and nervous control of the muscular system is also investigated); and (ii) allows the structure and function of each system to be examined and applied to sport and exercise activities.

1. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology: (i) Human body and body systems; (ii) Anatomical terminology.

2. Skeletal system: (i) Structure; (ii) Function; (iii) Joints.

3. Muscular system: (i) Types of muscle; (ii) Muscular system; (iii) Muscular contraction; (iv) Types of contraction; (v) Fibre types.

4. Cardiovascular system: (i) Structure; (ii) Function.

5. Respiratory system: (i) Structure; (ii) Function.

Teaching methodologies include theoretical and theoretical-practical (TP) sessions.

The theoretical knowledge is reinforced through TP sessions.

Theoretical-practical activities include the use of models (and/or images) and videos to reinforce theoretical knowledge. The b-learning system is used with the aid of the Moodle platform, which make the support materials available for each one of the classes.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (range from 0 to 20):

(i) Two assessments per semester (T1+T2 and T3+T4);

(ii) Each assessment > or =7.5;

(iii) Semester evaluation > or =9.5;

(iv) The final score = MEAN (T1, T2, T3, T4).

EXAM (range from 0 to 20): Is done in the form of written and oral examination (if written classification > or =9.5).

The final mark in CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT or by means of EXAM must be > or =9.5.

• Pezarat-Correia, P. (2006). Função Neuromuscular. Tomo II. Cruz-Quebrada: Edições FMH.

• Pezarat-Correia, P., & Espanha, M. (2010). Aparelho Locomotor: Anatomofisiologia dos Sistemas Nervoso, Osteoarticular e Muscular . Volume 1. Cruz-Quebrada: Edições FMH.

• Pina, J. A. Esperança (2010). Anatomia Humana da Locomoção. J. A. Esperança Pina. 4^a Ed. Lisboa: Lidel. ISBN 978-972-757-653-1