Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
One course to be chosen among the following
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-PSI/04
3
C
M-EDF/01

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Anthropometry  (2016/2017)

Teaching code

4S000724

Teacher

Carlo Zancanaro

Coordinator

Carlo Zancanaro

Credits

3

Also offered in courses:

  • Anthropometry of the course Master's degree in Sport Science and Physical Performance

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/16 - HUMAN ANATOMY

Period

I semestre dal Oct 3, 2016 al Jan 27, 2017.

MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge on the following items:
• Applied human anatomy with special reference to surface and palpatory anatomy
• Anthropometric measurements

Program

Surface and topographic anatomy:
detection of bony landmarks
detection of origin and insertion of skeletal muscles
manual functional evaluation of skeletal muscles
detection of selected nerve and vessel landmarks

Anthropometry
anthropometry instrumentation and main anthropometric measurements
execution of anthropometry with anthropometer
execution od skinfold thickness measurement

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Lumley Anatomia di superficie. CEA 2004
S. Tixa Atlante di anatomia palpatoria. 2 voll Masson 2000

Examination Methods

According to the Regulations in force, the student must participate in 70% of teaching hours to get admitted to the exam. To pass the exament, students should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the main anatomical landmarks as well as the main anthropometric measurements. The examen consists of multiple choice questions (n=20). Five answers, one correct. Correct answer, 1 point; wrong/missing answer, 0 points.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents