Health Performance Science Master Track 2025-2026

Chronic pathologies approach

Credit Hours:
3
Coefficients
3
Level:
Master 2
Language:
English
Coordinator:
Mathieu Berger
Number of hours:
27 hours (27h of lectures)

About the course

This course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the role of exercise / physical activity in managing and mitigating chronic pathologies. Inviting expert from various fields, students will gain insights into the mechanisms, benefits, and practical applications of exercise interventions for conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, sleep disorders, post-ICU and chronic fatigue. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches and highlights individualized exercise prescription.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Analyse the physiological impacts of chronic diseases.
  • Understand the role of exercise as a preventive and therapeutic intervention.
  • Develop tailored exercise programs for individuals with specific chronic conditions.
  • Critically evaluate scientific literature on exercise and chronic diseases.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design effective interventions.
  • Lyon
    • Cancer
    • Red blood cell diseases
    • Cardiovascular diseases
    • Diabetes

 

  • Saint-Etienne
    • Heart failure
    • Intensive care units
    • Chronic fatigue
    • Neuromuscular diseases
    • Sleep disorders
  • Written, 2 hours. Open questions covering the specific topic presented by the speakers.

Prerequisites & Assumed Knowledge

  • Foundational background in Exercise physiology, typically at the bachelor’s level and/or with a 1st-year master. 
  • Familiarity with the main chronic disease mechanisms