Overall objectives:

01 - The selected program falls within the scope of the possible effects induced by the practice of exercise in several chronic degenerative diseases and aims to:
1 - describe and analyse the etiology, characterization and prevalence of several chronic degenerative diseases;
2 - describe and analyse potential mechanisms and benefits associated with physical exercise in each one of the chronic diseases considered;
3 - understand the dose-response relationships of physical exercise with chronic diseases, as well as the interactions between the various mechanisms of adaptation.

Syllabus:

1 - Dyslipidemia: hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, Normative Values, Endogenous and Exogenous Metabolism. Potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms. The influence of diet on this pathological condition.
2 - Cardiovascular disease: etiopathogenesis, characterization, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
3 - Obesity: etiology, characteristics, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
4 - Hypertension: etiology, characterization, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
5 - Metabolic syndrome: etiopathogenesis, characteristics, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
6 - Diabetes: etiopathogenesis, characteristics, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
7 - Cancer: etiopathogenesis, characteristics, prevalence and potential effects of exercise.
8 - Asthma: etiology, characterization, prevalence, potential effects of exercise and respective mechanisms.
9 - The dose-response relationship of exercise to those described chronic diseases and interactions between the various mechanisms of adaptation.

Literature/Sources:

G.E. Moore; Durstine, J.L. and Painter, P.L. , 2016 , Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities (4rd Edition) , Human Kinetics, Champaign
American College of Sports Medicine , 2018 , Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Tenth Edition , Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore
American College of Sports Medicine , 2006 , ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (5Th edition) , Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
Bouchard, C., Blair, S., Haskell, W , 2007 , Physical Activity and Health , Human Kinetics, Champaign
Heyward, V. , 2014 , Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (7th edition) , Human Kinetics, Champaign
Howley, E.T., Franks, B.D. , 2017 , Fitness Professional's Handbook (7th Edition) , Human Kinetics, Champaign
Lilly, L. , 2003 , Pathophysiology of Heart Disease -A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty (3th edition) , Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
Teixeira, P., Sardinha, L., Barata, J. , 2008 , Nutrição, Exercício e Saúde , Lidel, Lisboa

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
1. The contents are selected in theoretical and theoretical-practical sessions as well as laboratory practices. 2. In the first is used the expository method, using additionally the projection of slides. 3. In theoretical-practical classes is privileged the discussion of particular issues and clarification of doubts raised. 4. In the sessions of laboratory practice are used instruments and analytical techniques that allow students to have a closer and more real knowledge of some of the conditions studied. 5. For a student to successfully pass the course, must get cumulatively the following conditions: I) Make the frequency (60%) and obtain a minimum of 9.5; II) have the requisite number (two thirds) attendance in practical classes; III) To participate successfully (value greater than or equal to 10) in the oral presentations of theoretical and practical work (40%).