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2º Semestre

Biologia da Actividade Física

3.0

Pedro Vítor Mil-Homens Ferreira Santos

Practical experience in research techniques related with Neuromuscular Function and Notational Analysis
Basic procedures and interpretation of the results

1. Neuromuscular Function
Isometric force time curve measurements
Dynamic measurement of muscle strength
Isokinetic measurements
Evaluation of force production in Stretch-Shortening Cycle movements
Representation and interpretation of force-time, force-velocity and force-power curves
2. Notational Analysis
Basics on Notational Analysis
Observation systems
Data reliability and validity
Software: Longomatch, Match VisionGlobally and Positioning Sport – SPI PRO tracking system (GPS)

The teaching methodology in this unit is strongly "hands-on" (on the lab). For each topic of the program, the students have to collect and process data, for posterior analysis. The evaluation consists in a written report based on the laboratory work.

MacDougall, J. D., Wenger, H. A., Green, H. J. (Eds.). Physiological Testing of the High-Performance Athlete (2ª edição). Champaign. Il: Human Kinetics, 1991.
Hughes, M., Franks, I. (2008). The Essentials of Performance Analysis: An Introduction. London: Routledge & Francis Group.
Procedures Manual for the topic Neuromuscular Evaluation