D1. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of work-related physiology, with particular reference to the prevention of occupational pathologies. D2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in point D1 in order to assess whether or not the adaptations required following certain work exposures are within the allostatic compensation zone of the human organism. He/she should also be able to propose possible changes to improve the environmental working conditions. D3. Making judgements: At the end of the course, the student will be able to judge the work scenarios that respect and those that do not respect the physiological adaptation possibilities of the human body. D4. Communication skills: At the end of the course, the student should be able to clearly explain the concepts acquired in point D1. D5. Learning skills: At the end of the course, the student should be able to be able to deepen independently the topics covered and also be able to transfer the concepts learnt to subsequent lessons.

Having attended the human physiology course

Contents: Physiological responses and adaptations of workers in particular exposure scenarios, role of age, gender and underlying pathologies.

Resources provided by the teacher on the Teams platform

Cardiovascular, muscular, metabolic, circadian and skin responses and adaptations in relation to: - Work load (low/medium/moderate/high physical effort based on METS) - Mental load (work-related stress) - Thermal stress and extreme temperatures, temperature regulation (outdoor/indoor workers) - Work activities at altitude and below sea level - Work activities that can determine an alteration of circadian rhythms (night work) - Exposure to UV rays - Gender, age, underlying pathologies and pharmacotherapy.

Lectures, exercises on specific topics in the form of group work, which will be presented by the students in the second half of the course.

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Method of assessment: Mixed mode composed as follows: final written test with multiple choice quiz (18 questions, each correct question 1 point, each unanswered or incorrect question 0 points) and 2 open questions (max 5 points each). Group work on specific topics presented by the students during the lessons will also be evaluated (max. 3 points). Overall, understanding of the whole programme will be assessed.

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