Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
• Define the training principles of physical performance and its components
• Explain the acute responses to physical strain and the effects of regular exercise on body function
• Measure various components of physical performance
• Assess the basics of body movement and mobility

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures and labworks
Independent tasks
Exam

Timing and attendance

week 2-14/2025
Obligation to attend practical exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

Course book (in finnish): Kauranen: Kuormitusfysiologia
Notes of courses.

Other literature is announced in Moodle and in lectures/assignments

Alternative completion methods

None

Working life cooperation

None

Exam retakes

The possibilities of retaking the exam are announced separately, two possibilities of retaking the exam.

Learning environment

Classrooms, laboratory of exercise physiology (Lappeenranta)
LAB moodle

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 h student work:
Zoom lectures 22 h
Exercises 32h
Exam 2h
Independent study work: 79h

Contents

LECTURES
1. Introductory lecture 2. Introduction to load physiology 3. Muscle energy metabolism 4. Load and recovery 5. Physical condition and its testing 6. Endurance as a characteristic, measurement and training 7. Muscle strength as a characteristic, measurement and training 8. Skill - coordination as a characteristic, measurement and training 9. Speed ​​as a characteristic, measurement and training 10. Optimal load in different stages of life

EXERCISES
Assessment of movement (Human motor development/Tests and measures (children)/Assessment of basic movement
Meters
Indirect ergometer test
Performance tests
Balance and coordination tests
Walking tests
+Independent assignments

EXAM

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

1st semester study courses Body structure and function 10 ECTS and Health and functional capacity 5 ECTS completed

Assessment criteria

Participating in exercises and making possible exercise reports/assignments.
Examing the lectures and things that came up in the exercises.
The course grade (5-0) is formed based on the exam result

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not pass the exam and does not participate in the teaching, and the possible assignments are not done.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can
- recognize the concept of physical performance and issues related to the exercise of some areas.
- name the load responses and the effects of exercise training on body function.
- measure different aspects of physical performance in a controlled manner
- guidedly assess the basics of body movement and locomotion

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can
- to define the principles of practicing physical performance and its aspects.
- explains the acute responses to stress and the effects of regular exercise training on body function,
- can use the instructions to measure aspects of physical performance with the given meters.
- evaluate the basics of body movement and locomotion according to the instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can
- broadly define physical performance and specify the principles of exercising its sub-areas according to the material in the course
- evaluate the acute responses to load and analyze the effects of regular physical training on body function
- measure different aspects of physical performance
- evaluate the basics of body movement and locomotion and present their findings