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376-0130-00L 4 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Laboratory Course in Exercise Physiology

Praktikum Sportphysiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christina Spengler
Number of participants limited to 48. HST: Possible from the 5th semester on.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:09

Abstract

Conduct physical performance tests and measurements that are typically used to assess performance of athletes and/or patients and that deepen the understanding of physiological processes in response to physical exertion.

Objective

Gain hands-on experience in exercise physiology and consolidate knowledge on physiological adaptations to different types and degrees of physical activity and climatic influences. Learn fundamental assessment techniques of the muscular system, the cardio-respiratory system and of whole-body performance, learn scientifically correct data analysis and interpretation of results. Insight into today's Sports Medicine.

Content

Laboratory course: Various exercise tests assessing human performance and assessments of physiological responses to activity (examples are VO2max-test, Conconi-Tests, Determination of anaerobic threshold, Cooper-Test, 1-repetition maximum test, lactate minimum test), dynamometry, mechanography, body composition etc.). Insight into measurements in Sports Medicine.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Tutorial on Laboratory Experiments in Exercise Physiology(Editor: Exercise Physiology Lab)

Literature

Schmidt/Lang/Heckmann: Physiologie des Menschen, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Kenney/Wilmore/Costill: Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
48
Signup End
15.09.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Praktikum Sportphysiologie
Die Veranstaltung findet wöchentlich statt, in- und ausserhalb Zürichs. Details zum Praktikumsablauf werden in der Woche vor Praktikumsbeginn schriftlich bekanntgegeben. Der Besuch aller Praktikumstage ist obligatorisch. Für absehbare, zwingende Abwesenheiten ist bis spätestens 4 Wochen vor Semesterbeginn ein schriftliches Gesuch einzureichen.
  • Thu 08:00-12:00 (Y17 M 5)
4 h weekly

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