Prevention and therapeutical effect of the physical activity on the major chronic diseases

liepr2236  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Prevention and therapeutical effect of the physical activity on the major chronic diseases
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Valet Maxime;
Language
French
Main themes
Part A (15h - 2 credits: Study of certain physiological mechanisms responsible for the protective effect of exercise, investigation of the scientific literature regarding epidemiological evidence. Part B (30h - 3 credits): Study of certain pathologies or conditions (cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, wheelchair locomotion, etc.) and the potential beneficial influence of regular exercise practice.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Part A: At the end of the course the successful student will be able to understand the usefulness of exercise in the framework of primary prevention. He will know the mechanisms that produce the protective effects against certain diseases and will possess the theoretical knowledge to justify and optimise his interventions. Part B: He will also be able to comprehend the therapeutic applications of exercise practice by individuals suffering from certain chronic diseases or sensory-motor and physiological conditions (secondary and tertiary prevention). He will be capable to evaluate the pertinence of exercise interventions in the context of rehabilitation and reconditioning (recommendations and contra-indications, acute and long-term effects of exercise, exercise programming).
 
Content
The place of a regular physical activity in terms of prevention and therapy for the major chronic diseases. Theory and works in groups.
Other information
Pre-requisite : IEPR 1025 - Physiologie, biochimie de l'exercice et nutrition Evaluation : Written or oral exam, continuous evaluation, student works Support : Reference books, scientific publications, course slides Supervision : Titular professor and assistants from the IEPR
Teaching materials
  • Support : Ouvrages de référence, publications de la littérature scientifique, diapositives
Faculty or entity
FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Motor Skills: General

Master [60] in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Master [120] in Motor Skills: Physical Education