Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Biochemistry of General and Physical Activity
Course Code
LSPA_146
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Dzintare
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge of the chemical composition of the human body, biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. To obtain knowledge and understanding of the chemical foundations of life processes, biochemistry of digestive processes, energy and plastic processes in the human body. To ensure that students acquire theoretical and practical skills by providing knowledge and understanding of the chemical foundations of life processes in the human body, as well as the dynamics of energy and plastic processes during physical loads. By practically learning the basic skills of biochemical research, the skills to make the correct menu. Main task of the study course – to give students a scientific basis for professional activity, foundations for the mastering of nutritional science, to develop skills for solving independently problems relating to physical activity (choosing the correct diet, understanding and promoting recovery processes, etc.).
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary or secondary special education within the framework of which organic and inorganic chemistry, biology has been acquired. It would be desirable to acquire biochemistry in close conjunction with the acquisition of physiological basics.
Knowledge: the student has basic knowledge of general and organic chemistry; the structures and functions of the cell; understanding the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology; basic knowledge of biology and basic concepts of molecular biology.
Skills: the student is able to use chemical terminology and symbols; to interpret simple schedules, tables and biochemical data; perform simple calculations (e.g. molarity, concentrations, pH); use scientific literature sources and digital information resources.
Competencies: a student is able to integrate knowledge of chemistry, biology and physiology within the meaning of biochemical processes; is aware of the importance of biochemistry for health maintenance, disease development and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Describes the chemical composition of the human body and the chemical foundations of life processes, including the chemical construction and biological functions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. 2. Explains the interconnectedness of metabolic processes and the dynamics of biochemical processes in the human body, highlighting the main energy sources of the body and the biochemicals and processes involved in energy production. 3. Analyse biochemical changes in the body at different intensities and characteristics during exercise and recovery. 4. Explain the mechanisms for the production of aerobic and anaerobic energy and their importance for physical exercise. 5. Justifies the biochemical mechanisms of strength, speed and endurance development and their use in the exercise process. 6. Assess the biochemical characteristics of children and adolescents in planning and organising physical load.
Skills
1.7. Perform simple analytical biochemical experiments, use laboratory vessels and hardware. 8. Analyse specific loads by energy-producing reactions and know what energy sources they use.
Competences
1.12. Analyze the results obtained: assess key blood biochemical indicators (lactate concentration, pH), compare with the normal at rest and fatigue, or literature data, indicate possible causes of deviation of biochemical parameters from the normal. 13. The basic principles of biochemistry shall be applied by analysing the interdependence of exercise, nutrition and functional state of the body.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Preparing for 7 controls on course topics and the closing checkbox. |
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2.
Analysis of selected Sport by ATF resyntheses |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Write a short report on exercise analysis after ATF resyntheses in a sport of your choice (competition). |
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Examination
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Quiz jobs |
70.00% from total grade
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10 points
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1. Chemical composition of the organism. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of the body’s dispersive systems. pH, buffer systems. Colloid solutions. Diffusion, osmosis. 2. Biological significance and properties of carbohydrates and lipids. Energy change. Biological oxidation. 3. Biological significance and properties of proteins. Enzymes. Biological significance and properties of nucleic acids. 4. Biochemical justification of digestive processes. Protein metabolism, assimilation, disimilation. 5. Metabolism, assimilation, disimilation. Energy change. Biological oxidation. Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. 6. Biochemistry of physical activates. Muscle chemistry and activity energy (ATF, ATF resyntheses). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body through intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification for fatigue. Biochemical processes during recovery. 7. Biochemical justification for the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance at regular intervals. Gradual and specificity of adaptation. Biochemical justification of the principles of physical activity. Characteristics of changing biocompounds of a growing organism. |
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Final quiz |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final quiz on all course topics. In order to be admitted to the quiz, all controls and the ATFresyntheses analysis of the selected sport must be successfully completed. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions. Diffusion, osmosis.
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions. Diffusion, osmosis.
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Biological importance and properties of carbohydrates and lipids. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Biological importance and properties of carbohydrates and lipids. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Biological importance and properties of proteins. Enzymes. Biological significance and properties of nucleic acids.
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Biological importance and properties of proteins. Enzymes. Biological significance and properties of nucleic acids.
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Biological importance and properties of proteins. Enzymes. Biological significance and properties of nucleic acids.
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Biochemical justification of digestive processes. Metabolism, assimilation, dissimilation of proteins.
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Biochemical justification of digestive processes. Metabolism, assimilation, dissimilation of proteins.
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Metabolism, assimilation, dissimilation. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation. Metabolism of carbohydrates and fat.
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Metabolism, assimilation, dissimilation. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation. Metabolism of carbohydrates and fat.
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Biochemistry of physical activity. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue. Biochemical processes during the recovery period.
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Biochemistry of physical activity. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue. Biochemical processes during the recovery period.
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Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular activity. Gradualness and specificity of adaptation. Biochemical justification of physical activity. Characteristics of change of biocompounds of a growing body.
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Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular activity. Gradualness and specificity of adaptation. Biochemical justification of physical activity. Characteristics of change of biocompounds of a growing body.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzintare, M. 2019. Muskuļu darba enerģijas avoti dažāda ilguma un intensitātes fiziskās slodzēs. Rīga: LSPA, 63lpp.
2.
Ūdre V. 1999. Vispārējā un sporta bioķīmija I d. Metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA 73lpp. (akceptējams izdevums).
3.
Ūdre, V. 2000. Vispārējā un sporta bioķīmija II d., Metodiskais līdzeklis, Rīga, LSPA 196 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums).
4.
MacLaren, D. and Morton J. 2024. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 352 p.Suitable for English stream
5.
Maughan, R.J. and Gleeson, M. 2010. The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 316 p.Suitable for English stream
6.
Dzintare, M. 2018. Basics of biochemistry. Rīga : LSPA, 79p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Vīgants A. Cilvēka bioķīmija un molekulārā bioloģija. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. 2008. 123 lpp.
2.
Тамбовцева Р. В. 2024. Биохимия мышечной работы. Москва: Проспект. 96 с.
Other Information Sources
1.
Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L., Gatto, G.J. Jr, Stryer, L. 2023. Biochemistry. 10th ed. New York: W. H. Freeman and Company. 1152 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Nelson DL, Cox MM. 2021. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 8th ed. New York: W. H. Freeman and Company. 1328 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Kennelly, P.J., Botham, K.M., McGuinness, O.P., Rodwell, V.W., Weil, P.A. 2016. Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry. 33rd ed. New York: McGraw Hill. 832 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Lieberman, M, Marks, A.D., Peet, A. 2023. Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 1040 p.Suitable for English stream