Space physiology
| Title | Φυσιολογία του διαστήματος / Space physiology |
| Code | ΓΕ3203 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020583 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 20
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600205855
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600205855
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=15771
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-report the history of space exploration and manned space projects
-describe the biological, morphological and functional changes, acute responses and chronic adaptations observed in the human body under microgravity conditions, such as during space flight and living in space or in simulated microgravity conditions on earth (eg bed rest, aging)
-recognize the structure and understand the underlying mechanisms of the various organs and systems of the human body in microgravity conditions in space
-evaluate the beneficial role of exercise and nutrition as countermeasures in counteracting the adverse effects of microgravity and space flight on the human body
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
-Introduction - Space flight, microgravity, living in zero g environment in space - Similarities and differences with aging, bedrest, detraining - Gravity is our friend
-The history of space exploration - Space Race to the Moon - Manned space programs
- Space Stations - Life on the International Space Station. The International Space Station as an experimental research laboratory 400 km above the earth
-Hygiene - Sleep - Nutrition – Exercise - Health in the International Space Station
-Biological, morphological and functional alterations, acute responses and chronic adaptations, of human body in space
-Alterations in human body systems: Circulatory, Respiratory, Skeletal, Nervous, Muscle, Endocrine-Metabolism, Digestive, Urinary, Sensory organs
Keywords
space, microgravity, acute responses, chronic adaptations, exercise, nutrition, human body
Educational Material Types
- Multimedia
- 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
Communication with students through the e-learning service (elearning). Posting of relevant educational material, information and announcements regarding the course (eg, scientific papers, PowerPoint presentations, internet lectures by scientists / researchers specializing in aging, links to video animations, interactive exercises).
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 38 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 78 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation and progress of the students will be achieved by a final written examination in the course textbook material (Joan Vernikos, Robin Hosie. The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging, chapters 2 to 9)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Τίτλος: Διατηρώντας τη νιότη και στα βαθιά μας γηρατειά: Διαστημικές έρευνες μας αποκάλυψαν το μυστικό
Συγγραφείς: Βερνίκου Ιωάννα, Κουρτίδου - Παπαδέλη Χρυσούλα
Εκδόσεις: Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, 2004 Θεσσαλονίκη
ISBN: 960-431-941-8
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 102072259
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:102072259/0
The Original Book in English
Title: The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging
Authors: Joan Vernikos, Robin Hosie
Publisher: Joan Vernikos, iUniverse Inc 2004
ISBN: 0595329314, 9780595329311
Additional bibliography for study
Επιστημονικά άρθρα, παρουσιάσεις PowerPoint, διαλέξεις για τη φυσιολογία του Διαστήματος
Scientific articles, PowerPoint presentations, lectures on space physiology
Last Update
11-04-2022
