Course Description

Sports biology
• Cell biology (structure and function, cell metabolism, protein synthesis)
• Anatomy (the skeleton and skeletal muscles - structure and functions, functional anatomy)
• Muscle tissue (structure and functions)
• Nervous and the endocrine system (structure and function, nerves and muscles, motory functions, hormones controlling metabolism, growth)
• Circulatory system (the heart and the arteries and veins - structure and functions, the blood and gas exchange, the circulatory system at work and rest)
• Respiratory system (the respiratory organs - structure and functions, pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange, regulation of respiration)
• Energy metabolism (energy metabolism at work and rest, energy sources during muscle work, aerobic and anaerobic energy-release, optimal oxygen absorption, anaerobic threshold and exploitation.
Training theory
• Training forms: warm-up and stretching exercises, flexibility, coordination, technique training, strength, flexibility, speed, endurance training and mental training.
• Methods and principles of training
• Versatility/specialisation
• Planning training
• Growth and development
• Sports injuries

Assessment Methods

In the autumn semester, the students must pass a 2-hour individual exam in anatomy and a laboratory report. An individual 6-hour written exam in the spring semester counts for 60% of the final grade. A written group project in the spring semester counts for 40%. In order to successfully complete the course both the written examination and the group project must receive passing marks.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean