Basics of Physiology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:2.00

Study Course Accepted:16.08.2024 11:20:25

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LSPA_017		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Inese Pontaga
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		22	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		44
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								60
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		9	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		18
Classes (count)		2	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		4
Total Contact Hours								22
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Secondary or secondary special education, including life science profile subjects: biology, anatomy, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry. Knowledge in anatomy and biochemistry obtained in LASE in semester 1 in the 1st year of studies.
Objective:
To learn the basics of physiology by developing an understanding of the functions of oxygen supply and musculoskeletal systems and their regulation mechanisms in the human body. To provide the knowledge base necessary for the mastering of other medical biological cycle study courses.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Subject of physiology. Research methods in physiology.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Physiology of blood.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Physiology of the heart.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Circulation physiology.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
5	Cardiovascular physiology.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Physiology of blood. Cardiovascular physiology.			Classes		1.00	other
7	Physiology of respiration.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	other
8	Physiology of the digestive system.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
9	Metabolism.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
10	Physiology of respiration, digestion and metabolism.			Classes		1.00	other
11	Physiology of muscles.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
12	General physiology of the nervous system. Motor control of movements by the brain.			Lectures		4.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Subject of physiology. Research methods in physiology.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
2	Physiology of blood.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Physiology of the heart.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Circulation physiology.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Cardiovascular physiology.			Classes		0.50	other
6	Physiology of blood. Cardiovascular physiology.			Classes		0.25	other
7	Physiology of respiration.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		0.50	other
8	Physiology of the digestive system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	Metabolism.			Lectures		0.50	auditorium
10	Physiology of respiration, digestion and metabolism.			Classes		0.25	other
11	Physiology of muscles.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		0.25	other
12	General physiology of the nervous system. Motor control of movements by the brain.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		0.25	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To prepare for seminars (test work) on foundations of physiology on topics: 1) physiology of blood, physiology of the heart, circulation physiology; 2) physiology of respiration, physiology of digestion, metabolism; 3) physiology of muscles; 4) physiology of the nervous system and motor control. To prepare for the final examination – oral examination in Foundations of Physiology.
Assessment Criteria:
An examination for the assessment of knowledge and competences in 4 test works on a 10-point grading system is written within the Foundations of Physiology on four blocks of topics: 1) physiology of blood, physiology of the heart, circulation physiology; 2) physiology of respiration, metabolism, energy exchange, digestion; 3) physiology of muscles; 4) physiology of the nervous system; physiology of motor control of movements. Summative assessment of knowledge and competences in test works is used in the study course. All written test works must be passed. Failing grades (below 4) must be improved. Skills are assessed through laboratory works. Independent performance of laboratory works – preparation of a protocol and theoretical justification, collection and compilation of data, their interpretation and drawing up of conclusions corresponding to the data obtained regarding physiological indicators. The laboratory works should be done and get a passing grade. Competences are assessed on the basis of the conclusions drawn from the laboratory work: interpretation of results, comparison with literature data. Assessment criteria of the examination in Foundations of Physiology: The knowledge, skills and competences of students are examined during an examination (formative assessment) in a 10-point grading system. In the examination, each student answers three questions from a paper – each question about functions of a specific organ system, which the student picks from covered sheets when entering the examination room. The student is given time to prepare to respond. The examination response takes place orally. The students who have not passed any of the examinations, or who have failed in the examination, get a failing grade (less than 4). The examination can be taken three times during a semester. Third time the results of mastering of the study course is assessed by a commission. If the student receives a passing assessment and wishes to retake the examination, the assessment of the last repeated test remains valid. The final assessment of the study course Foundations of Physiology is provided at the end of semester 2 of the 1st year of studies. It is determined by: 1) assessment of test work – 50% and 2) assessment of the examination – 50%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Will know: 1. Function of a healthy human body and methods and technologies for measuring physiological parameters and critical understanding of this knowledge. 2. Blood composition and functions. 3. Structure and functions of the heart. 4. Structure and functions of the circulatory system. 5. Structure and functions of the respiratory system. 6. Structure and functions of the digestive system. 7. Muscle structure, types of muscle fibres, contraction mechanism, working regimes and types of contractions. 8. Significance of parts of the central nervous system in movement regulation.
Skills:		1. To determine the heart rate, count the pulse. 2. To measure arterial blood pressure. 3. To determine external respiration parameters. 4. To measure muscle strength. 5. To determine tendon reflexes.
Competencies:		1. To identify the main physiological functional parameters of blood composition, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, evaluate them and compare to the norm or literature data. 2. To indicate possible causes for deviation of physiological parameters from the norm.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Voitkeviča L. Asinis. Asinsrite. Elpošana. Rīga: LSPA, 2015., 80.lpp.
2	Millere V., Rocēna L. Asinis. Asinsrite. Elpošana. Rīga: LSPA, 1996., 79.lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Pontaga I. Muskuļu fizioloģija. Mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 2007., 42 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
4	Liepa Dz. Smadzeņu motorās sistēmas un veģetatīvās nervu sistēmas fizioloģija. Augstākā neirālā darbība. Kustību fizioloģija. Rīga: LVFKI, 1988., 118 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
5	Pontaga I. Uzbudināmo audu fizioloģija. Nervu sistēmas vispārējā organizācija. Sensoro sistēmu fizioloģija. Mācību LSPA studentiem. Rīga, 2001., 105 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Lecture Notes: Human Physiology (ed. Petersen O.H.). 5th edition. Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2006, 650 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
7	Kenney W.L., Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 9th edition, 2024
8	Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
9	Kenney W.L., Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 9th edition, 2024
10	Lecture Notes: Human Physiology (ed. Petersen O.H.). 5th edition. Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2006, 650 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem. Rīga: SIA Nacionālais apgāds, 2002., 215 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	Aberberga-Augškalne L., Koroļova O. Fizioloģija ārstiem. Rīga: SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2021., 516 lpp.
2	Katch V.L., McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2016, printed in China, 679 p.
3	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
4	Katch V.L., McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2016, printed in China, 679 p.