https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/B_ENERFLOWTo provide the student with knowledge about energy flow models, and so to enable the student to apply this knowledge in the modelling of human endurance performance.Research in which exercise physiology and biomechanics are combined as a 'toolbox' is apparently unique and successful. This course familiarizes the student with one branch of this approach. Energy flow models, based on power equations, will be used to study performance determining factors in endurance sports. This course explains the technique of modelling, how parameter values are obtained from experiments and how simulations with the model can be done. The student will construct a model of an endurance athlete to study the effect of parameter values on performance in cycling, speed skating and/or running. The models will be made in MATLAB. Knowledge of MATLAB is necessary to be successful in this course.Lectures and guided practical; 84 hours (from which 30 practical, 4 lecture, 4 presentations and 46 self study).Written reports in the form of an abstract, a poster presentation and a slide presentation. The posters and the slide presentations will be held at a mandatory meeting.A selection of articles and practical guide on Canvas.For more info on workgroups, laboratories, (computer) practicals etc. please see Canvas.900104: Biomechanics (Students are expected to have sufficientknowledge of this subject); 900215: Mechanical analysis of human movement (Students are expected to have sufficient knowledge of this subject) Students are expected to have sufficient knowledge of Matlab.