3 ECTS credits
85 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1023106CNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The HOC part of this course is composed of an introduction to exercise physiology, discussing the various physiological adaptations of the human body to both acute and chronic exercise and physical activity. First, attention will be paid to the ways in which exercise and physical activity has an effect on the body: hormonal control and energy consumption. Then, the different adaptations per physiological system will be discussed.
During the WPO’s, an introduction is given to the various ways in which exercise and its physiology can be measured in order to better design and adapt training and exercise programmes to the results and goals of the client or patient. Also taught is how best to take into account the different target groups the student will encounter in practice. The following topics will be covered: submaximal testing, maximal exercise test with ergospirometry, and lactate measurement and anaerobic testing.
Attendance is not compulsory during the WPOs. The student is obliged to follow the group schedule, which is available on Canvas at the beginning of the academic year.
KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT
The student acquires knowledge and insight into exercise physiological changes and adaptations in the human body as a result of various types of physical exercise.
The student can explain hormonal processes that play a role in physical exercise.
The student can explain the influence of physical exercise on energy consumption and fatigue.
The student can explain the changes in the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic system as a consequence of physical exercise, both in acute exercise and in adaptations after exercise programmes.
The student can explain the physiological adaptations as a result of strength training, aerobic and anaerobic training.
The student acquires knowledge and insight into the difference in adaptations as a result of physical exercise in various target groups, including healthy adult men and women, children (younger than 18 years) and seniors (older than 60 years).
The student acquires insight into the application of the various exercise tests in healthy adults (athletes and non-athletes).
APPLICATION AND ATTITUDE
The student is able to process and interpret graphs, tables and figures of the WPO results and to interpret the underlying physiological processes.
The student is able to apply the knowledge of different exercise tests in practice-oriented situations and to understand the execution and interpretation of an exercise test.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Schriftelijk examen HOC with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 70% of the final mark.
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Schriftelijk examen WPO with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 30% of the final mark.
Additional info regarding evaluation
In case of failing grades on HOC and/or WPO components (grade lower than 8/20), the weighted average is deviated from and the lowest grade is used as final grade.
If the student scored ≥10/20 for a course (WPO or HOC), but fails the total course, this grade (≥10/20) is automatically transferred to the second term. No partial grades are transferred to a following academic year.
The examination method is identical in the first and second term.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Geneeskunde (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)