LBIA004 Measurement of Cardiorespiratory Function and Fitness (4-8 cr)
Learning outcomes
To gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in measurement systems and analysis in cardiorespiratory physiology. After completing the course a student is able to:
鈥� use laboratory methods to determine aerobic and anaerobic fitness
鈥� describe the principles of energy expenditure during physical activity
鈥� explain the physiological responses to exercise tests and adaptations to exercise training
Study methods
10 hours of lectures, 20 hours of demonstrations and 20 hours of independent laboratory work (8 ECTS)
Exchange students 4 ECTS; lectures and literature
Students prepare reports of their laboratory work. Exams on lectures and literature.
Content
Principles of testing
Bicycle ergometer tests
Treadmill tests
ECG
Heart rate acquisition and analysis
Respiratory gas acquisition and analysis
Energy expenditure
Lactate, haemoglobin, hematocrite and sedimentation rate
Exercise in different environments
Further information
1st fall
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| 9781451191554 978-1-4511-9383-1 1451191553 | McArdle, W. D. & Katch V. L. 2010 or 2015. Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. 7th or 8th ed. Baltimore, ML, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Chapters 4 - 25. (approx. 550 p.). |
Assessment criteria
8 ECTS: Exam (book/lectures/practices) 50% - practise reports 50%
4 ECTS: Exam (book/lectures) 100%