Overall objectives:

Understand the physiological structure of the locomotor system and nervous system. Understand the integrated structure and physiology of the systems and apparatus that contribute to vital functions, as well as the regulatory systems of internal organic life (Autonomic Nervous System and Endocrine Nervous System). Develop skills in interpreting, analyzing, and intervening in the anatomical and physiological phenomena inherent to movement and physical activity.

Syllabus:

1 - Basic concepts necessary for the study of anatomy and physiology 
1.1 - Systems and apparatus 
1.2 - Organs 
1.3 - Basic tissues: connective, muscular, nervous, and epithelial 
1.4 - Cells 
1.5 - Fundamental concepts of cellular physiology 
1.6 - Types of transport 
2 - Neuromuscular function 
2.1 - Organization of neural tissue 
2.2 - Anatomy and functions of nerve centers 
2.3 - Receptors and sensory pathways 
2.4 - Muscle fiber and contraction process 
2.5 - Energy metabolism of muscle fiber 
3 - Osteology 
3.1 - Description of the human skeleton  
3.2 - Connective tissue 
4 - Arthrology 
4.1 - Structure and physiology of mobile joints 
4.2 - Functional characteristics of the osteoarticular skeleton 
5 - Muscle anatomy 
5.1 - Organization of muscle groups. Location, origin, insertion, and action of the different muscles 
6 - Organic life regulation systems 
7 - Cardiovascular system  
7.1 - Basic Life Support  
8 - Digestive system 
9 - Respiratory system  
10 - Urinary system.

Literature/Sources:

• Correia, P. , 2003 , Anatomofisiologia Tomo II. Função neuromuscular , 2ª Ed. Lisboa: Edições FMH
• Correia, P., Pascoal, A. & Espanha, M. , 2002 , Aparelhos e Sistemas de Manutenção do Meio Interno. Estudos Práticos II , Cruz-Quebrada: Edições FMH.
• Espanha, M., Pascoal, A., & Correia, P. , 2002 , Anatomofisiologia. Estudos Práticos II. , Lisboa: FMH
• Espanha, M.; Silva, P. ; Pascoal, A.; Correia, P. , 2007 , Anatomofisiologia, Tomo I - Sistema osteo-articular , Lisboa: Ed. FMH.
• Espanha, M., Correia, P.; Pascoal, A.; Silva, P., & Oliveira, R. , 2007 , Anatomofisiologia Tomo III.Funções da Vida Orgânica Interna , Lisboa: Edições FMH
• Jacob; Francone; Lossow , 1990 , Anatomia e Fisiologia Humana , 5ª Edição. Rio de Janeiro: Editora Guanabara Köoga

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20). Assessment Methodology: In accordance with the provisions for Higher Professional Technical Courses.