Syllabus
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Course Code: DSE* Anthropology (ii) B-ANTH-501(ii) Course Name: Physiological Anthropology |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Fundamentals of work physiology- homeostasis; metabolism and energy and systems; exercise, respiratory system and haemodynamics (blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate and oxygentransporting system, blood flow,Hb, heamatocrit etc.). Acute physiological adjustments during transition from resting homeostasis to sub‐maximal and maximal exercise; chronic physiological adaptations to exercise training; age, sex and population variation in the physiological characteristics | |
| 2 | Principles of effective physical conditioning techniques.Impact of smoking, alcohol, drug, pollution and occupation on cardio-respiratory functions; physical performance and environmental stress, chronic diseases, malnutrition, lifestyle disease, Factors affecting physical performance and capacity, relation between physique, body composition, nutrition and performance. Ageing and health related aspects of exercise | |
