CODE 67110 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 2 cfu anno 3 SCIENZE MOTORIE, SPORT E SALUTE 8744 (L-22) - SAVONA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/13 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION SAVONA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: MEDICAL SCIENCE IN SPORTS TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course students will learn the basic principles of physiology of endocrine system and the role of hormones in the adaptation to physical activity. Students will learn clinical and physiopathological aspects of the most common forms of endocrine disturbances and their consequences to physical activity. Furthermore, the course will deal with the most relevant endocrine implications of doping and drug abuse. TEACHING METHODS The course will be composed of front lessons. In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the Department contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University SLD Student Service. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Basic description of the endocrine system. Adenohypophysys and axis with hypothalamus Hypothalamus hypophysis-thyroid axis (TRH, TSH, thyroid hormones), clinical manifestations of thyroid dysfunction, consequences on health and sports performance. Hypothalamus hypophysis-adrenocortical (CRH, ACTH, corticosteroids), Cushing and Addison diseases. Hypothalamus hypophysis-gonads axis (GnRH, FSH, LH, sex steroids), reproductive dysfunctions in athletes and their long-term implications. GHRH-GH-IGF-I axis, GH deficit in children and adults and their consequences for general health and sports performance. Neurohypophysis (vasopressin, oxytocin) and insipid diabetes. Sympathetic system and adrenal medulla (catecholamines). Regolazione of calcium-phosphorus metabolism and osteoporosis. health consequences of doping: abuse of GH in sport, acromegaly model. Adverse reactions of androgens in women, anabolic steroids and their effects on sports performance. Endocrine pancreas, regulation of glucose metabolism, diabethes mellitus, clinical manifestation ancd complicances; phisical activity to prevent or cure diabethes mellitus, administration of physical activity and antidiabethic therapy . Obesity and eating disorders. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Title: "Endocrinologia ed Attività motorie". Authors: Lenzi, Lombardi, Martino, Trimarchi. Eds: Elsevier TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MARA BOSCHETTI Ricevimento: Student reception is held at the Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DiMI), Viale Benedetto XV, 6, 16132 Genoa, by appointment to be arranged by contacting the professor via email (Mara.Boschetti@unige.it) or by phone (0103537955). Exam Board SERGIO AGOSTI CRISTIANO NOVELLI ANNA MARIA RICCIO STEFANO THELLUNG DE COURTELARY (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course) MARA BOSCHETTI (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Lessons will start in the University Campus of Savona in March. Class schedule ENDOCRINOLOGY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam will be performed in form of a talk. ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam is aimed to evaluate the capacity of the students to describe the physiology of the most important endocrine pathways, focusing on those that display a reciprocal influence with sports. The capacity of students to evaluate the impact of physical activity on the endocrine health of athletes and reckon which activities may be relevant to worsen pathological conditions linked to endocrine inbalance will be considered a plus and deserving the hyhest score. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 09/06/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale La prova scritta si terrà al polo Alberti, aula 5 a partire dalle 9,30 30/06/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale La prova scritta si terrà al polo Alberti, aula 5 a partire dalle 9,30 21/07/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale La prova scritta si terrà al polo Alberti, aula 3 a partire dalle 9,30 08/09/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale La prova scritta si terrà al polo Alberti, aula B a partire dalle 9,30 29/09/2025 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale 12/01/2026 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale 02/02/2026 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale 23/02/2026 09:30 GENOVA Scritto + Orale Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals Good health and well being Quality education Gender equality