Physiology

Course Information
TitleΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Physiology
CodeΓΕ3200
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID260000141

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 94
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory CourseWinter/Spring-6

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours4
Class ID
600198427
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: -understand the complementarity of physiological systems and the complexity of underlying physiological mechanisms of human body function as a whole -recognize the structure and function of the various cells, tissues, organs and physiological systems of the human body -apply the basic principles and functions of physiology to sports and physical education -describe the basic principles and mechanisms of physiology -emphasize the importance of promoting and ensuring the good health of the individual and society as a whole
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Introduction, General Principles of Physiology (Cell - Transport of substances across membranes - Homeostasis - Acid-base balance). 2. Nervous system (Nerve cells - Ion channels - Resting membrane potential - Polarization of cell membrane - Stimulation of the nerve cell - Action potential - Nerve impulse - Synapses - Neural junction - Central nervous system - Brain - Electroencephalogram - Spinal cord - Reflexes - Peripheral nervous system - Sensory and motor pathways - Autonomous nervous system). 3. Muscular system (Skeletal muscle fibers - Neuromuscular junction - Muscle contraction mechanism - Excitation/ contraction coupling - Muscle Tetanus - Muscle fatigue - Motor unit - Muscle fiber types). 4. Blood (Red blood cells - Hematocrit - Haemolysis - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Hemoglobin – Gas transport - Myoglobin - White blood cells - Platelets - Blood clotting - Blood Groups - Plasma). 5. Circulatory/Cardiovascular system (Pulmonary and systemic circulation - Cardiac cycle - Contraction of the heart - Autorhythmic function of the heart - Cardiac intrinsic conduction system - Heart sounds - Electrocardiogram - Cardiac output - Arteries - Arterial blood pressure - Arterial pulse - Capillaries - Lymph - Veins - Cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms). 6. Respiratory system (Mechanics of respiration - Respiratory muscles - Lung volumes and lung capacities - Gas exchange in the lungs - Regulation of respiration). 7. Endocrine system/glands (Pituitary - Thyroid gland - Parathyroid glands - Pancreas - Adrenals - Testes - Ovaries). 8. Digestive system - Metabolism (Oral cavity - Stomach - Pancreas - Liver - Intestine - Digestion and absorption of nutrients). 9. Urinary System (Kidney - Nephron - Glomerular filtration - Glomerular filtrate - Uinary tubules operation - rine formation and micturition).
Keywords
Physiology, Physiological systems
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Creating a virtual/digital classroom. Communication with students through the e-learning service (elearning). Posting of relevant educational material, information and announcements regarding the course (eg, notes, PowerPoint presentations, animations, interactive exercises). Remote student evaluation/examination.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures522
Quizzes522
Total1044
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the knowlegde acquired by the students talking this course consists of a final exam at the end of the semester on the course material taught, and optional short (10-minute) written tests (quizzes) during the semester at a predetermined material. Each of the five scheduled quizzes calculated with 10% in the final mark. Thus, depending on the number of optional quizzes in which the student participates, the benefit to the final score ranges from 10% to 50%. The remaining 50% of the grade is calculated from the final exam. In case the student chooses not to participate in any of the 5 quizzes then the final grade is the grade achieved in the final exam. The criteria and evaluation method are clearly mentioned in the course syllabus and the student’s study guide.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Quizzes
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΒΑΣΙΚΕΣ ΑΡΧΕΣ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥ NETTER F. SUSAN E. MULRONEY, ADAM K. MYERS ΕΠΙΜ: Γ.ΑΝΩΓΕΙΑΝΑΚΙΣ, Ε.ΠΑΠΑΔΗΜΗΤΡΟΥ, Δ. ΧΑΝΙΩΤΗΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Π.Χ. ΠΑΣΧΑΛΙΔΗΣ 2010 ΑΘΗΝΑ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΝΟΥ ΣΩΜΑΤΟΣ Βασικές Αρχές και Κλινική Προσέγγιση ΑΛΜΠΑΝΗ ΜΑΡΙΑ, ΠΑΠΑΛΙΑΓΚΑΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ, ΒΕΝΕΤΙΚΟΥ ΜΑΡΙΑ, ΣΠΑΝΔΟΥ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ ΕΠΙΜ: Μ. ΑΛΜΠΑΝΗ UNIVERSITY STUDIO PRESS 2020 ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥ Μηχανισμοί του Σώματος VANDER’S WIDMAIER P. ERIC, RAFF HERSHEL, STRANG T. KEVIN. ΕΠΙΜ: N. ΓΕΛΑΔΑΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Π.Χ. ΠΑΣΧΑΛΙΔΗΣ 2016 ΑΘΗΝΑ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥ STUART IRA FOX ΕΠΙΜ: Κ. ΜΑΝΔΡΟΥΚΑΣ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΠΑΡΙΖΙΑΝΟΥ 2013 ΑΘΗΝΑ
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
27-10-2021