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

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 magistrale in Scienze motorie preventive ed adattate - 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.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
1 module among the following (Physical activity in natural environment and  e Psychology of the years of grouth 1st year; Sport for People with Disabilities and Rehabilitation and re-training 2nd year)
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-PSI/04
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/02

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

Psychology of the years of grouth   (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S000168

Teacher

Angela Marotta

Coordinator

Angela Marotta

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

1° semestre dal Oct 3, 2022 al Jan 20, 2023.

Location

VERONA

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The general aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge and methodological tools to understand the child's main developmental processes (physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, social, and linguistic). The specific objectives of the course are to succeed in framing the key concepts of developmental psychology into motor and sports education. Recent findings from the scientific international literature will be presented and discussed.

Prerequisites and basic notions

The course has no specific prerequisites.

Program

The course will focus on the development of cognitive functions, with particular reference to the main theories of development, the most commonly used investigation methods and the implications for sport, physical performance and preventive and adapted physical activity. The course will also briefly mention some of the most frequently encountered disorders in developmental age (eg, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder).
Main topics:
- Developmental psychology: theories and methods
- Motor and perceptual development
- Cognitive development
- Affective development
- The development of language and communication
- Social development

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Didactic methods

The course consists of frontal lectures, for a total of 18 hours (3 CFU). In-depth materials will be provided on the University e-learning platform. The student reception service is available throughout the academic year, on a fixed weekly basis.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists of one written test with 31 closed questions and multiple choice answers. The written test is intended to ensure knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the course and covers all the topics discussed during the lessons. The ranking of the written test will be expressed in scores of thirty.
Additional information: It is not possible to attend the exam in advance. Only those students who have this teaching in their academic career and are regularly registered to the call, can attend the exam.

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

Evaluation criteria

The aim of the test is to ascertain the knowledge and understanding of all the topics included in the program and covered in class. The mark of the written test will be expressed in 30ths. Each correct answer will be awarded 1 point. Errors and answers not given will be awarded a score of 0. Passing the exam requires the achievement of the threshold of 18 points.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The mark of the written test will derive from the sum of the scores obtained in each answer.

Exam language

Italiano