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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze delle attività motorie e sportive - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
BIO/16
6
B
BIO/10
6
A
BIO/13
6
B
M-PED/03
8
A/B
IUS/01 ,SECS-P/07
6
C
M-PED/01
12
A/F
- ,M-EDF/02
Foreign language (level B1 CB Test)
2
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-EDF/01
6
B
M-EDF/01
12
B
BIO/09
9
A/C
M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/06
6
A
SPS/07
13
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
1 module among the following
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
6
D
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
9
A/C
BIO/14 ,MED/11
6
B
MED/33
18
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
Training
7
F
-
6
D
-
Final exam
4
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
BIO/16
6
B
BIO/10
6
A
BIO/13
6
B
M-PED/03
8
A/B
IUS/01 ,SECS-P/07
6
C
M-PED/01
12
A/F
- ,M-EDF/02
Foreign language (level B1 CB Test)
2
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-EDF/01
6
B
M-EDF/01
12
B
BIO/09
9
A/C
M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/06
6
A
SPS/07
13
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
1 module among the following
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
6
D
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 2°- 3°
1 module among the following
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Other activities
3
F
-

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

Biomechanics  (2019/2020)

Teaching code

4S02417

Teacher

Paola Zamparo

Coordinator

Paola Zamparo

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/01 - PHYSICAL TRAINING SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

MOTORIE 2° semestre dal Mar 2, 2020 al May 31, 2020.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide cultural and operational instruments for the biomechanical analysis of human movement, of sport activities and of human locomotion. The mechanical determinants of sports activities (e.g. athletic events) and the mechanical and energetic determinants of "cyclic" sports such as walking, running, cy-cling, swimming and cross-country skiing will be examined in detail. Part of the program will be carried out in the form of practical exercises of data analysis to enable the students to verify, from a practical point of view, the theoretical knowledge acquired and to familiarize with biomechanical calculations.

Program

Linear kinematics. Position, velocity and acceleration. Parabolic motion.
Angular kinematics. Polar coordinates. Angular position, velocity and acceleration. Uniform circular motion.
Muscle mechanics. Force-velocity and force-length relationships. Muscle architecture and specific tension. Mechanical proprieties of different types of muscle fibers. Mechanics of tendons and ligaments: stress and strain, Young's modulus.
Linear kinetics and dynamics. Newton Laws. External and internal forces; normal and shear forces; force distribution and pressure. Frictional forces. Work and power. Kinetic, potential and elastic energy. The principle of energy conservation. Impulse and linear momentum. Impacts and collisions. The coefficient of restitution.
Angular kinetics and dynamics. Moment of inertia. Rotational kinetic energy. Torque and center of mass. Angular work and power. Conservation of angular momentum. Joint biomechanics.
Fluid mechanics. Statics: hydrostatic pressure, principle of Archimedes and under-water torque. Fluid dynamics: viscosity and Reynolds number. Bernulli’s principle. Hydrodynamic resistance: shape, pressure and friction drag. Fluids in linear and turbulent motion, the boundary layer. Magnus effect.
Biomechanics of human locomotion: walking, running, swimming, cycling and cross-country skiing.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Anthony Blazevich Biomeccanica dello sport Calzetti e Mariucci 2017 978-88-6028-510-2
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker Fondamenti di Fisica: Vol. I - Meccanica, Termologia; Vol. II - Elettrologia, Magnetismo, Ottica. (Edizione 5) Casa Editrice Ambrosiana 2001 8821405389
Legnani, Palmieri, Fassi Introduzione alla biomeccanica dello sport CittàStudi Edizioni 2018

Examination Methods

Written test with open questions and numerical calculations, followed by an oral examination.

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