The students are given an overview on what factors determine the functional capacity of the human body and how these affect performance in different activities. The course covers how these factors may be altered through training and how the physiological changes may affect functional capacity.

The students must be able to:

• Evaluate what physiological factors determine endurance performance in different sporting activities.
• Understand what factors determine maximal metabolism.
• Understand which mechanisms determine the efficiency of the human body.
• Explain how metabolism and efficiency influence performance ability.
• Explain how the physiological system is influenced by endurance training and how this affects performance ability in different activities.
• Explain what factors determine muscle strength.
• Understand how musculature, connective tissue and joints are affected by strength training.
• Understand how muscle activation is affected by strength training.
• Explain how developments in strength training influence performance ability.
• Explain the effects of strength training on seniors.
• Explain what factors contribute to muscle growth.

The course consists of lectures and group work.

4-hour individual written examination. Graded A-F.

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BOOKS:
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I. & Katch, V. L. (2010). Exercise physiology: Nutrition, energy and human performance (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Kapitell 10, 13, 17 og 21 skal leses:
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Raastad, T., Paulsen, G., P. E. Refsnes, Rønnestad, B. R. & Wisnes, A. (2010). Styrketrening i teori og praksis. Oslo: Gyldendal undervisning.
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PAPER COLLECTION:
Hallén, J. (Red.). (2014). IBI315: Fysiologisk adaptasjon til utholdenhetstrening: 2014-2015. (Artikkelsamling). Oslo: Norges idrettshøgskole.
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The Contents:
Bassett, D.R. Jr. & Howley, E.T. (2000). Limiting factors for maximum oxygen uptake and determinants of endurance performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(1), 70-84.
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Bosquet, L., Léger, L. & Legros, P. (2002). Methods to determine aerobic endurance. Sports Medicine, 32(11), 675-700.
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Foss, Ø. & Hallén, J. (2005). Cadence and performance in elite cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 93, 453-462.
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Gastin, P.B. (2001). Energy sustem interaction and relative contribution during maximal exercise. Sports Medicine, 31(10), 725-774.
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Hallèn, J. (2001). Fysiologisk adaptasjon til utholdenhetstrening: Artikkel til emnet "Fysiologisk adaptasjon til utholdenhetstrening". Oslo: Norges idrettshøgskole.
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Hallén, J. (2002). Hva bestemmer prestasjonen til utholdenhetsaktiviteter? Artikkel til emnet "Fysiologisk adaptasjon til trening". Oslo: Norges idrettshøgskole.
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Hallén, J. (2004). Det maksimale oksygenopptakets betydning i utholdenhetsidretter: Det teoretiske grunnlaget og de praktiske konsekvensene for treningsarbeid. I: L. I. Tjelta & E. Enoksen (Red.), Utholdenhetstrening: Løping, sykling, langrenn. (s. 7-19). Kristiansand: Høyskoleforlaget.
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Hoppeler, H. & Weibel, E. R. (2000). Structural and functional limits for oxygen supply to muscle. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 168, 445-456.
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Laursen, P. B. & Jenkins, D. G. (2002). The scientific basis for high-intensity interval training: Optimising training programmes and maximising performance in highly trained endurance athletes. Sports Medicine, 32, 53-73.
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Losnegard, T., Myklebust, H. & Hallén, J. (2012). Anaerobic capacity as a determinant of performance in sprint skiing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(6), 673-681.
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Midgley, A. W., McNaughton, L. R. & Wilkinson, M. (2006). Is there an optimal training intensity for enhancing the maximal oxygen uptake for distance runners? Empirical research findings, current opinions, physiological rationale and practical recommendations. Sports Medicine, 36, 117-132.
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Saltin, B. (1988). Aerob arbetesförmåga: Syrets väg till och förbrukning i arbetande muskulator. I: A. Forsberg & B. Saltin (Red.), Konditionsträning: Rapport från Idrottens forskningsråds konferens på GIH i Stockholm januari 1987: En sammanställning av medverkande föreläsare. (s. 22-37). Farsta: Idrottens forskningsråd/Sveriges riksidrottsförbund.
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Wilber, R. L. (2007). Application of altitude/hypoxic training by elite athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(9), 1610-1624.
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