Course - Training Circulation and Oxygen Consumption - PAH3002
Training Circulation and Oxygen Consumption
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
- Circulatory function, supply and demand limitations of oxygen to working muscle
- Limitations and adaptations in patients and athletes
- Training methods and their application to various limitations
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- can demonstrate advanced knowledge of limitations for oxygen transport and effective training regimes for improved circulation and aerobic endurance performance
- can identify and thoroughly understand the supply and demand limitations for the oxygen transport and utilization in top athletes and major patient populations with e.g. cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
- can thoroughly understand and describe the beneficial effects of endurance training for athletic performance, successful aging, disease treatment, disease prevention and prescribe effective training programs
- have advanced knowledge of strength training on endurance performance in athletes and patients
Skills
The candidate
- can apply and adopt experimental methods such as maximal oxygen uptake, lactate threshold and work economy and have practical skills relevant to perform the tests
- can present outcomes of research in a written report, evaluate and discuss scientific results
- can describe biological adaptations following physical activity and exercise training on the heart, arteries and skeletal muscles in our bodies both for health and performance
- can identify and prescribe effective endurance training programs, and to study their effect in top sports performance and patient populations
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, group work, and laboratory work. Longitudinal teaching.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratory report
Further on evaluation
Regular final examination is given in the autumn semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may take a re-sit examination in the spring semester.
For re-sit exams the written examination must be done again. The compulsory activity is approved for 4 semesters. If few candidates, the re-sit examination may be conducted as an oral examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required.
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for students admitted to the MSc in Physical Activity and Health. It is compulsory for students admitted to the specialization in Exercise Physiology. It is optional for other students admitted to the master's programme.
Course materials
Course materials will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SPO3020 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| TREN3000 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Sport Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.