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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
cod. 1008657

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Elena BORRA
Academic discipline
Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
35 hours
of face-to-face activities
5 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF MOTOR CONTROL

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Learning objectives

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Prerequisites


Basic exercise physiology and neurophysiology

Course unit content

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Full programme


Applied Exercise Physiology
The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise: Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Exercise; Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Muscle and training; Training for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power

Neurophysiology
Reflexes and posture control
Cortical control of voluntary movements (motor and premotor cortex; planning and execution of voluntary movements; visuomotor integration; space coding; sensory and visual feedback in motor control)
Role of Basal Ganglia in motor control
Role of the Cerebellum in motor control
Postural control
Locomotion
Plasticity
Learning and memory

Bibliography


Autori vari: “Fisiologia dell’Uomo”, Edi-Ermes.
CL. Stanflield: “Fisiologia”, EdiSES.

D. Purves e altri autori: “Neuroscienze”, Zanichelli.

Teaching methods


Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include some slide presentations or audio-video aids.

Assessment methods and criteria


written exam with open questions

Other information


Information and material for preparing the exam on Elly platform

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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