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376-0207-00L 4 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Exercise Physiology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christina Spengler, Dr. Fernando Gabe Beltrami
VVZ CR 5.0

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:39

Abstract

This course provides an overview over molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interactions of the different systems influencing factors, e.g. genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat/cold, with respect to performance and health.

Objective

The aim of this course is to understand molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interaction of the different systems regarding health-relevant aspects and performance in healthy people and persons with selected diseases. Furthermore, students will understand the influence of genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat and cold on the named factors.

Content

History of Exercise Physiology, research methods, fibertype heterogeneity and its functional significance, neural control of muscle force, molecular nad cellular mechanisms of muscle adaptation to resistance, endurance and stretching exercise, interindividual variability in the response to training, cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses to acute and chronic exercise, sexi differences relevant to exercise performance, exercise in hot and cold environment, children and adolescents in sport and exercise, exercise at altitude and depth, aging and exercise performance, exercise for health, exercise in the context of disease.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Online material is provided during the course.

Literature

Wird in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Für Personen, die nicht deutscher Muttersprache sind, ist ein allgemeines Wörterbuch (kein medizinisches oder anderweitig spezifisches Wörterbuch) erlaubt. Elektronische Hilfsmittel dürfen nicht verwendet werden.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Exercise Physiology I
  • Thu 14:15-17:00 (HG F 3)
3 h weekly

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