NNEK15005U Physiological Adaptations to Strength Training
Kandidatuddannelsen i humanfysiologi
MSc in Human Nutrition
The focus of the course is on the physiological and morphological adaptations accompanying strength training. Main focus is on changes in muscle and tendon morphology, on cellular adaptations and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Possible stimulatory and inhibitory ergogenic aids and concurrent training will be discussed. Another primary focus is on neural adaptations and the underlying mechanisms. The course is based on original research literature and practical laboratory experiments.
Knowledge
Students will gain knowledge of adaptations occurring at the
neural, muscular and tendon level as a result of various forms of
strength training. Emphasis is placed on the physiological
significance and underlying molecular mechanisms.
Students will gain knowledge of the relationship between
adaptations, function, specificity and performance.
Students will acquire a basic knowledge of various experimental
models commonly used to study neuromuscular function.
Skills
Student will develop skills in analyzing and presenting scientific papers and problems with the aim of evaluating physiological relevance, study design, results, conclusions and perspectives.
Competencies
The student will achieve competence in critically analyzing scientific papers and experiments, synthesizing knowledge and discussing the content of the articles relative to the background (peer-reviewed) scientific literature.
Scientific original and review articles. Uploaded before the course begins at Absalon.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 34
- Exercises
- 10
- Lectures
- 42
- Preparation
- 120
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, 3 days3 days written assignment max 15 pages.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Description of criteria for the grade 12:
The student demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in relation to physiological adaptations to strength training with special focus on the mechanisms underlying muscle hypertrophy and neural adaptations.
The student demonstrates in the assignment the capability to analyze and discuss possible interacting factors and relate physiological adaptations to functional changes.
The student has written a well-structured and clearly presented assignment including critical evaluation of and citation of relevant scientific literature.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NNEK15005U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- A
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Food, Human Nutrition and Sports
Contracting department
- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
Course responsibles
- Jesper Lundbye-Jensen (8-71737c756b69806c47756c7f7a35727c356b72)
- Nikolai Baastrup Nordsborg (3-7064704270677a75306d7730666d)
Nikolai Baastrup Nordsborg: Sektionen for "Integreret Fysiologi", August Krogh Bygningen, Universitetsparken 13, 2100 København Ø, tlf. 35 32 16 12, E-mail: nbn@nexs.ku.dk