The course will address the theoretical basis of exercise testing, prescription, and monitoring, both in healthy and diseased conditions. Additionally, the course aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the theories, techniques, and teaching of physical activity, with a particular focus on functional exercise, fitness protocols, and movement education. By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Understand the fundamental principles of motor training planning, with reference to conditional and coordinative abilities; • Analyze and design physical exercise protocols for different skill levels and goals (health, prevention, performance); • Apply teaching strategies for motor and sports activities in both individual and group settings.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of English and Microsoft Excel software.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical lessons, reading and review of the up-to-date scientific information, and elaboration of exercise training primarily based on the current evidence.
Assessment Methods
The final evaluation will be composed by 30 questions, which will be related to the topics of the course.
- Historical background of the relationship between physical activity and health; - Conceptual definitions: physical activity, exercise, and fitness; - Assessment of the fitness components: Basic assumptions; - Assessment of the fitness components; - Exercise prescription for fitness; - Exercise prescription for health. - Theories and principles of physical activity: Conditional and coordinative abilities, neuromuscular and metabolic adaptations to exercise, principles of training planning. - Exercise techniques: Fitness protocols and functional training; bodyweight exercises, use of small equipment, circuit training; core training including functional anatomy, progressions, and practical exercises; hip and shoulder mobility with functional tests and targeted exercises.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Mandatory attendance at at least 75% of the proposed lessons/activities
