Hello byrna,
on A320 controlling the vertical profil with the stick is desiegned that way, that a load factor (g-command) is commanded.
e.g. flying level means 1.0 g. Descending means < 1.0 g, climbing means > 1,0 g.
http://www.apollosoftware.com/produc...re_english.pdf
Much better explained than I can
regards