CM2005 Sports and Exercise Physiology
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
A bachelor’s degree, corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits, in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
The course covers studies in the following thematic areas:
- metabolism,
- circulation and respiration,
- fatigue, performance and training,
- environmental physiology, nutrition, dietary supplements and oxidative stress,
- physical activity and health,
- physiological and biochemical test methodology.
At the center of the course is the connection to the research situation, the use of test methods, the theory connection, and the connection between theory and practical sport. A literature study (in-depth study) within a self-chosen sports physiological area (comprising about 5 credits) is included in the course
The student shall:
- have a thorough knowledge of the methods used in sports physiology and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different test methods,
- be able to integrate and use there knowledge to handle complex sports physiological issues,
- be able to discuss different theories in the field of sports physiological problems,
- independently be able to carry out his/her own in-depth work within sports physiology.
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