Ferenc Szekeres
Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine
School of Health Sciences
Exercise Physiology and Neurobiology G2F
Course, Bachelor's (1st cycle),
7.5 credits,
BM550G
Application
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Spring 2026, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 100%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 30 March 2026 - 3 May 2026
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 100%
Admission Requirements
The course has the following entry requirements: passed KE118G Laboratory basic course G1N (or the equivalent). Since the level of progression of the course is G2F, the prerequisites are passed courses of at least 60 credits in one or more of the subjects of Biomedicine, Bioscience or Chemistry, where the course above is included.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
The course covers exercise physiology from a whole-body perspective, focusing on energy metabolism and physical performance in relation to muscle physiology, as well as the connection between physical activity, health, and nutrition. It also includes methods for measuring cardiovascular fitness, strength, and body composition, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the course explores how the nervous system at the molecular level influences physiological states and behaviors. As part of the course, students will conduct an experiment in exercise physiology and neurobiology, analyze the data, and present the results. Ethical aspects within exercise physiology and neurobiology are also addressed.